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PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

52nd Annual Meeting of theHealth Physics Society

(American Conference of Radiological Safety)21st Biennial Campus Radiation

Safety Officers Meeting

July 8-12, 2007Portland DoubleTree/Oregon Convention Center

Portland, Oregon

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Key DatesCurrent Events/Works-In-Progress Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 28Hotel Registration Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 6Social/Technical Preregistration Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 8HPS Annual Meeting Preregistration Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 8PEP Preregistration Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 8Professional Development School Registration Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 8AAHP Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 7Professional Enrichment Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 8-11HPS 52nd Annual Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 8-12American Board of Health Physics Written Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 92007 HPS Professional Development School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .July 13-16

Registration Hours and LocationRegistration at the DoubleTree Hotel:Saturday, July 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 - 5:00 pmSunday, July 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 am - 7:00 pm Registration at the Oregon Convention Center:Monday, July 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday, July 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 am - 4:00 pmWednesday, July 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday, July 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 am - Noon

HPS Secretariat1313 Dolley Madison Blvd.

Suite 402McLean, VA 22101

(703) 790-1745; FAX: (703) 790-2672Email: [email protected]; Web Page: www.hps.org

Saturday and SundayAAHP courses and PEPs take place at thePortland DoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd Center

Monday - ThursdayAll Sessions, CELs and PEPs take place in

the Oregon Convention Center

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Table of ContentsSchedule at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Important Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Hotel Reservation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Tours and Events Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Technical Tour Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Placement Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Scientific Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18AAHP Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Professional Enrichment Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Continuing Education Lecture Abstracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Annual Meeting Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-54

CURRENT EVENTS/WORKS-IN-PROGRESSThe submission form for the Current Events/Works-in-Progress poster session is on the HealthPhysics Society web site at www.hps.org under the Portland Annual Meeting section. The dead-line for submissions is Monday, May 28, 2007. All presentations will take place as posters onMonday, July 9, between 1:30-3:30 pm. Individuals will be notified of acceptance of their WIP sub-missions by the end of May.

For questions regarding WIP submissions, contact Sue Burk or Lori Strong at the HPS Secretariatat 703-790-1745 or [email protected]/[email protected].

NOTE FOR CHPsThe American Academy of Health Physics hasapproved the following meeting-related activities forContinuing Education Credits for CHPs:

• Meeting attendance is granted 2 CECs perhalf day of attendance, up to 12 CECs;

• AAHP 8 hour courses are granted 16 CECseach;

• HPS 2 hour PEP courses are granted 4CECs each;

• HPS 1 hour CELs are granted 2 CECs each.

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Saturday, July 7AAHP 1 Eight-hour OSHA HazardousWaste Operations Refresher Training8:00 am-5:00 pm DoubleTreeAAHP 2 Emergency Dose Assessment8:00 am-5:00 pm DoubleTreeAAHP 3 Homeland Security Instrumenta-tion for the Health Physicist8:00 am - 5:00 pm DoubleTree

Sunday, July 8

PEP 1-A thru 1-H8:00-10:00 am

PEP 2-A thru 2-H10:30 am-12:30 pm

PEP 3-A thru 3-H2:00-4:00 pm

Welcome Reception6:00-7:00 pmDoubleTree

All Events are in theConvention Center or DoubleTree Hotel

Monday, July 9CEL1 Workforce Pipelines for the NuclearRenaissance7:00-8:00 am A105CEL2 Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) –volunteer opportunity for health physicists tocontribute to their local communities7:00-8:00 am A106

ABHP Exam - Part 18:00-11:00 am DoubleTree

MAM-A Plenary Session8:15 am-Noon Oregon Ballroom 201/202

Lunch in Exhibit Hall for all Registrants andOpening of Exhibits

Noon - 1:30 pm Exhibit Hall

PEP Program12:15-2:15 pm

PEP M1 Basic StatisticsPEP M2 Design, Fabrication, and Use ofAnthropometric Phantoms for CalibratingDirect In Vivo Measurements of Internally-Deposited Radio-active MaterialsPEP M3 Cell and Molecular Effects of LowDoses of RadiationPEP M4 Training for Medical Examinersand Coroners in Handling fatalities fromINDsPEP M5 Technical Auditing for HealthPhysicists (Part 1 of 3 on LaboratoryAccreditation, See PEPs T5 and W5)

ABHP Exam - Part II12:30 - 6:30 pm DoubleTree

HPS Chapter Council1:00 - 2:00 pm B113-114

Poster Session1:30 - 3:30 pm Exhibit Hall

MPM-A NIOSH Dose ReconstructionProject3:30-5:00 pm A105MPM-B Reactor Health Physics3:30-5:00 pm A106MPM-C Regulatory/Legal Issues3:30-5:15 pm B110-112MPM-D First Responders3:30-4:15 B113-114MPM-E: Waste Management3:30-5:00 pm B115-116Movies3:30-5:00 pm B117-119

Student Reception5:30 - 6:30 pm DoubleTree

Tuesday, July 10CEL3 ON ALERT: Post 9/11 IntegratedEmergency Planning7:00-8:00 am A105CEL4 Image-Based Methods in InternalDose Calculations – Current Status 7:00-8:00 am A106

TAM-A AAHP Special Session on HPEducation8:30 am-Noon A105 TAM-B: External Dosimetry A8:30 am-Noon A106TAM-C Medical Health Physics8:30 am-Noon B110-112TAM-D Community Preparedness forRadiological Terrorism Response Special Session8:00 am-Noon B113-114TAM-E Environmental Special Session8:30 am-Noon B115-116TAM-F Uncertainty Special Session -Sponsored by the Decommissioning Section8:30 am-Noon B117-119

AAHP Awards LuncheonNoon-2:15 pm TBD


PEP T1 Choosing Radiological Perfor-manceIndicatorsPEP T2 Radiological Design Review ofRadiological Facilities and EquipmentPEP T3 Statistics – What Is It Good For? (APractical Primer for the Practicing Professional)PEP T4 Environmental Radioactivity Studies atthe Savannah River Ecology Laboratory:Transport, Remediation, and Effects ResearchPEP T5 HPS Laboratory AccreditationProgram Assessor Training (Part 2 of 3 onLaboratory Accreditation, See PEPs M5 and W5)

TPM-A AAHP Special Session on HPEducation2:30-5:15 pm A105TPM-B External Dosimetry B2:30-3:45 pm A106TPM-C Decommissioning2:30-5:00 pm B110-112TPM-D Community Preparedness forRadiological Terrorism Response SpecialSession2:30-4:30 pm B113-114TPM-E CRSO Plenary Session2:30-5:00 pm B115-116Movies2:30-5:00 pm B117-119

AAHP Open Meeting5:15 pm A105

HPS Awards Dinner & Reception7:00-10:00 pm Convention Center

Saturday/SundayAAHP courses and PEPstake place at the PortlandDoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd

Center

Monday - ThursdayAll Sessions, CELs andPEPs take place in the

Oregon Convention Center

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NOTE FOR CHPsThe American Academy of Health Physics has

approved the following meeting-related activitiesfor Continuing Education Credits for CHPs:

* Meeting attendance is granted 2 CECs perhalf day of atten-

dance, up to 12 CECs;* AAHP 8 hour courses are granted 16 CECseach;* HPS 2 PEP courses are granted 4 CECseach;* HPS 1 hour CELs are granted 2 CECs each.

MAM Monday AM SessionMPM Monday PM SessionTAM Tuesday AM SessionTPM Tuesday PM SessionWAM Wednesday AM SessionWPM Wednesday PM SessionTHAM Thursday AM Session

Wednesday, July 11CEL5 Ingestion Derived InterventionLevels (DILs) and Derived Response Levels(DRLs) for Emergency Planning andResponse7:00-8:00 am A105CEL6 2006 Gamma Irradiator Accident inBelgium7:00-8:00 am A106

WAM-A Environmental8:30 am-Noon A105WAM-B: Accelerator Special Session8:15 am-Noon A106WAM-C: Internal Dosimetry and Bioassay8:30-11:45 am B110-112WAM-D Homeland Security8:30-11:45 am B113-114WAM-E Joint CRSO and RSO SpecialSession8:30-11:45 am B115-116

RSO Section Business MtgNoon B115-116

Accelerator Section Business MtgNoon A106


PEP W1 Mixed Waste Management at aLarge University / Medical InstitutionPEP W2 Health Physics Concerns ofNeutron Exposures, Criticality Safety andCriticality AccidentsPEP W3 Health Physics Society TechnicalAssistance to First RespondersPEP W4 Fundamentals of NeutronDetection and Detection SystemsPEP W5 Introduction to UncertaintyCalculation (Part 3 of 3 on LaboratoryAccreditation, See PEPs M5 and T5)

WPM-A Environmental2:30-5:00 pm A105WPM-B Bioeffects2:00-4:30 pm A106WPM-C Emergency ResponseInstrumentation2:30-5:00 pm B113-114WPM-D Radiation Safety Without Borders2:45-4:45 pm B115-116Movies2:30-5:00 pm B117-118Radioactive Air - NESHAPs Meeting2:30-5:00 pm B119CRSO Concurrent Sessions2:30-5:00 pm A103 and A104

HPS Business Meeting5:30 pm A106

Aerosol Measurements6:00-8:00 pm DoubleTree

Thursday, July 12CEL7 Training First Responders onRadiological Dispersal Devices (RRDs) andImprovised Nuclear Devices (INDs)7:00-8:00 am A105CEL8 Subsurface Soil DCGLs7:00-8:00 am A106

THAM-A Current Topics in Internal DoseAssessment Special Session8:30 am -Noon A105THAM-B 10 CFR 8358:30 am-Noon A106THAM-C Operational Health Physics8:30 am-Noon B110-112THAM-D Emergency Response8:30-9:45 am B113-114THAM-E Instrumentation8:30 am-Noon B115-116CRSO Concurrent Sessions8:30 am-Noon A103 and A104

Registration HoursDoubleTree Hotel

Saturday 2:00 - 5:00 pmSunday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Convention CenterMonday 8:00 am - 4:00 pmTuesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pmWednesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pmThursday 8:00 - 10:00 am

Exhibit Hall HoursMonday Noon - 5:00 pmTuesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pmWednesday 9:30 am - Noon

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OfficersBrian Dodd, President

Kevin L. Nelson, President ElectRichard R. Brey, Secretary

Kathryn H. Pryor, Secretary ElectDavid J. Allard, Treasurer

Ruth E. McBurney, Past PresidentRichard J. Burk, Jr., Executive Secretary

Board of DirectorsJoseph L. Alvarez

Armin AnsariLisa M. Bosworth

Nolan Hertel Eva E. Hickey

Michael LewandowskiKathleen L. Shingleton

Ali Simpkins Robert C. Whitcomb, Jr.

Local Arrangements CommitteeCo-Chairs: Janet Franco, Jennifer Johnson

Hospitality Suite - Phil Campbell, John GoughIntramurals - Mike Zittle, Bill Zander

Night Out - Bruce Busby, John Gough, Drew ThatcherPEP Liaison - Carl Bergsagel, Debra McBaugh

Publicity Midyear Meeting 2006 - Wayne Lei, RickTomblison

Publicity & Local Information - Rick Edwards, MargeSlauson, Bill Tuttle, Lar Winans

Receptions - Rick Tomlison, Jerry Cooper, Mike StewartRevenue - Terry Lindsey, Dan Harlan, Anine Grumbles,

Martha DibbleeScience Tours - Rainier Farmer, Mike Stewart

Social Tours - Bill Tuttle, Lar Winans, Phil Campbell,Justin Spence

Souvenirs - Terry Lindsey, Dan Harlan, Martha Dibblee,Anine Grumbles

Treasurer - Dan HarlanTreasurer Advisor - Norm Dyer

Volunteer Coordinators - Terry Lindsey, Marge Slauson Webmaster - Bruce Busby, Phil Campbell

Program CommitteeChairperson: Christopher Martel

Robert N. Cherry, Jr.Julie Ann Clements

Jason T. FloraPhilip D. KearneyKenneth KriegerPatricia L. Lee

Matthew C. McFeeMary Ann Parkhurst

Laura PringHeidi Walton

2007 Task Force - PortlandChairperson: Kenneth Krieger

Jennifer JohnsonPhilip D. Kearney

Patricia L. LeeLaura Pring

Matthew C. McFee

2007 Exhibitors(as of 3/15)

Alpha Spectra, Inc.American Nuclear Society

Analytics, Inc.Arrow-Tech Inc.

Berkeley Nucleonics Corp. Bionomics, Inc.Bladewerx LLC

Canberra IndustriesChase Environmental Group Inc.

Chesapeake NuclearDade Moeller & Associates

Eckert & Ziegler Isotope ProductsF&J Specialty Products, Inc.

Fluke BiomedicalsFramework Scientific

G/O CorporationGamma Products, Inc.

General Engineering Labs, Inc.Global Dosimetry Solutions, Inc

Health Physics InstrumentsHI-Q Environmental Products Co.

Hopewell Designs, Inc.Illinois Institute Of Technology

J. L. Shepherd & Assoc.Lab Impex Systems Ltd.

Lancs Industries, Inc.Landauer Inc.

Laser-Professionals Inc.Ludlum Measurements, Inc.

MACTEC, INC.MGP InstrumentsMJW Corporation

North American ScientificOn Site Systems, Inc.

Philotechnics, Ltd.Protean Instrument Corporation

QSA GlobalRADECO

Radiation Detection CompanyRadiation Safety & Control Services Inc.

Radiation Safety AssociatesS. E. International, Inc.

Saint-Gobain Crystals Scintillation ProductsScionix

Supertech, Inc.Technical Associates

Thermo Fisher ScientificThomas Gray & Associates, Inc.

TSA Systems, Ltd.U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

XRF Corporation

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Different This YearJoint Meeting with the CRSO

The CRSO will hold its Opening Plenary Session Tuesday afternoon. A joint session will be held Wednesdaymorning with the HPS RSO section. The CRSO will hold two concurrent sessions on Wednesday afternoon

and Thursday morning.

Things to Remember!All Speakers are required to check in at the Speaker Ready Room

at least one session prior to their assigned session.

All posters up Monday–Wednesday in Exhibit HallPoster Session featured Monday, 1:30-3:30 pm – No other sessions at that time

PEP Refund Policy – See page 38

Registration Policy: Unless payment accompanies your form, you will NOT be considered preregistered.

Meeting Refund Policy: Request for refunds will be honored if received in writing by June 8. Allrefunds will be issued AFTER the meeting and will be subject to a $50.00 processing fee. NO REFUNDSWILL BE ISSUED AT THE MEETING. Refunds will not be issued to no-shows.

Important EventsWelcome Reception

Please plan on stopping in at the ballroom ofthe DoubleTree Hotel Sunday, July 8 from 6:00-7:00pm. The reception will have hors d'oeuvres, passedand in stations, and a cash bar. There will be anopportunity to meet friends to start your evening inPortland.

ExhibitsFree Lunch! Free Lunch! – Noon, Monday,

July 9. All registered attendees are invited toattend a complimentary lunch in the exhibit hall.

Breaks Monday Afternoon-WednesdayMorning – Featuring morning continental break-fasts and afternoon refreshments such as fruit, icecream and cookies. Be sure to stop by and visitwith the exhibitors while enjoying your refresh-ments!

Sessions and Course LocationsSaturday and Sunday courses will be held at

the DoubleTree Hotel. Monday through Thursday,sessions and courses will be held at the OregonConvention Center.

AAHP Awards LuncheonTuesday July 10Noon-2:15 pm

HPS Awards BanquetAn enjoyable evening spent with co-members

of the National Health Physics Society. This eventwill be held in the Oregon Convention Center and isan excellent opportunity to show your support forthe award recipients as well as the Society. Theawards will be presented after the dinner and theevent will last from 7:00-10:00 pm.

Sign up early for tours!If tours are not full by the deadline of June 8, there is a chance that they

will be cancelled.Don’t get to the meeting and find that the tour you kept meaning to sign

up for is now cancelled due to undersubscription.

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52nd Annual Meeting, Portland, OregonJuly 8-12, 2007

WELCOMEThe Cascade Chapter of the Health Physics Society is pleased to invite you to attend the 2007 National

Health Physics Society Meeting. The meeting will be held from July 8-12, at the Oregon Convention Center inPortland, Oregon.

PORTLANDMaybe you’ve heard that the city of Portland, Oregon has been proclaimed as North America’s “Best Big

City,” according to Money magazine. One visit will explain why. Come get a first-hand look at our unmatchednatural beauty, our bustling local scene, our sumptuous dining and welcoming accommodations — all effortless-ly accessed thanks to our justly-famous light-rail system. Though it’s not easy being green, it’s exactly why somany visitors flock here, year-round.

With moderate temperatures and varied and beautiful terrain, Portland is the quintessential outdoor city.The magnificent waterways overlook the Mount Hood glacier, a backdrop that sets the scene for a spectacularvisit at any time of year. Forest Park offers 40 miles of wilderness trails, streams and woods within the city lim-its. Hiking, biking and exploring opportunities are always close at hand. Smith and Bybee Lakes display stun-ning wildlife and have great flatwater paddling in America’s largest protected wetland within a city. Just a shortdrive away, is magnificent Multnomah Falls, the nation’s second-highest year-round waterfall. For a melloweroutdoor experience, visit one of the city’s stunning gardens: the Leach Botanical, Classical Chinese, Japanese,or Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens.

Please visit the Portland Oregon Visitor’s Association for more information at http://www.travelportland.com/

WEATHER The average maximum temperature for Portland, OR in July is 79 degrees, and the average minimum tem-

perature is about 59 degrees. Although Portland averages about 42 inches of rain annually, July is notoriouslyone of the driest months of the year, with an average rainfall of 0.6 inches. However, don’t hesitate to bring alight rain jacket, just in case!

HEADQUARTERS HOTEL - DOUBLETREE PORTLANDThe DoubleTree Portland Lloyd Center is the headquarters hotel for the 52nd Annual Health Physics

Meeting. For reservations go to www.hps.org under the Portland meeting to make an online reservation, or call1-800-996-0510. The rate is $130 per night for standard rooms and $140 for upgraded ones. The DoubleTreeHotel is located a short walk or free light rail ride (2 stops) from the Convention Center.

One overflow hotel is the Holiday Inn Convention Center. Rates are $125 single/double. For reservationsgo to www.hps.org under the Portland meeting or call 503-233-2401. The Holiday Inn is about a two block walkto the Convention Center.

An additional overflow hotel is the Red Lion Hotel Portland - Convention Center, 1021 NE GrandAvenue. Rates are $119 single/double. For reservations, call 1-800-343-1822 or 503-235-2100 and ask forHealth Physics Society or HPS rate; hotel is across the street from the Convention Center.

Another overflow hotel is Marriott Courtyard Portland Lloyd Center/Downtown, 435 NE Wasco Street;rate is $134 single/double; call 503-234-3200 and ask for the Health Physics Society rate; or to make reserva-tions online go to http://cwp.marriott.com/pdxcl/healthyphysicssociety/; hotel is 1 1/2 blocks from the ConventionCenter.

AVIS CAR RENTALSpecial discounts are available on a wide selection of vehicles and are good from one week before to one

week after the meeting. So take in the sights and explore the surroundings. To reserve a car, contact Avis at 1-800-331-1600 and use your Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number

J953510. Or reserve online and have your discount number automatically included in your reservation andreceive an email confirmation. Go to the HPS website, www.hps.org under the Portland meeting section toreserve your car online.

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TRANSPORTATION - GETTING AROUND PORTLAND (it’s easy!)

To and from Portland International Airport TriMet’s MAX Light Rail system connects Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Hillsboro and the Portland Airport.

Trains run every 5-15 minutes roughly between 4:30 a.m. and midnight. Simply ride the MAX (“red line”) lightrail from the airport terminal (west end, ground floor) directly to the DoubleTree Hotel (11th Street stop), or tothe Convention Center (two stops further west). The cost each way is currently $2.00.

The pickup area for taxis, town cars, long-haul shuttles, hotel vans and parking lot shuttle buses is locatedin the center section of the airport terminal’s lower roadway on the baggage claim and departure level. Airportershuttles, off-airport rental car shuttles and reserved vehicles are found in the section of the lower roadway clos-est to the garage. Most transportation providers serve downtown Portland, which is approximately 20-40 min-utes from Portland International Airport. The cost each way for a town car or taxi is about $30.00.

Driving from the airport-from I-84 west, stay in right lane -just before the I-5 N exit take the Lloyd Center exit:-drive one block, -turn right at 11th Street NE, which will put you very close to the DoubleTree Hotel next to Halladay park.

Arriving by Car From Seattle via I-5 from the north,

-take the “Rose Quarter”, Convention Center exit, -go south on NE Wheeler, and past the big arena building, -turn east on Multnomah Blvd. under the freeway towards the Lloyd Center Shopping Mall, -turn south on 11th Street NE to the DoubleTree Hotel main entrance.

From Salem via I-5 from the south, stay on the east side of the river, -go past the I-84 E exit, take the Rose Quarter, Convention Center exit -go right on NE Weidler to the Lloyd Center Mall -the DoubleTree Hotel is on the south side of the Mall, adjacent to Halladay Park.

Arriving by AMTRAKA taxi ride from the train station to the hotel is approximately a mile across the river to the hotels and con-

vention center. If you have very little luggage, you could try walking four blocks south to the MAX light rail, andtake it to the convention center or DoubleTree Hotel.

A short bus ride to the downtown Portland transit mall, and an eastbound MAX ride to the convention cen-ter is also an option. (all fareless)

HOSPITALITY SUITE Registered spouses and companions will again enjoy the benefit of a Hospitality Suite in the Oregon

Ballroom at the DoubleTree Hotel. The Suite, located on the 1st level will open at 10:00 am on Sunday, July 8.Local HPS members will be on hand to help with planning day trips or selecting restaurants; newspapers, books,and games will also be available. A continental breakfast will be available Monday through Wednesday morn-ings for registered companions.

Hospitality Suite – For Registered CompanionsOregon Room, DoubleTree Hotel

Monday Welcome . . . . . . . .8 - 9 amDays/HoursSunday . . . . . . . . . . . .10 am - 3 pmMonday . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am - 3 pmTuesday . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am - 3 pmWednesday . . . . . . . . . .8 am - 3 pm

Tours...Events...Tours...Events...Tours...Events...Tours...Events...Tours

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SOCIAL TOURSMost of the social tours will be provided by EcoTours of Oregon. They are a small local company that empha-

sizes nature, the environment and Native American history, as well as the more recent history of Oregon and thePacific Northwest. Keep an eye on the meeting website for any changes in itineraries.

Sunday, July 8th Eola Hills Winery Tour and Brunch

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pre Reg: $45/On Site: $55 The winery is situated in a natural weather shadow of the Coast Range which shunts

storms from the Pacific Ocean so the Eola Hills vineyards are protected from weather extremes.In the summer, a gorge carved by ancient glaciers draws in maritime air to provide ideal cooling.The founder, Tom Higgins, knew that great wines could only come from such precious vineyardland.

Sunday Brunch at Eola Hills, like its award winning wine, has been widely acclaimed. Dinesurrounded in the ambiance of a working winery. Each week features different "Specials," plusPan Fried Oysters, ten styles of Eggs Benedict, an Omelet & Pasta Bar, Belgian Waffle & CrepeBar, Soup & Salads and Tacos Al Pastor. Brunch price includes two glasses of Eola Hills wine.

A 47 passenger luxury bus will leave the DoubleTree Hotel at 10:00 am, arriving at Eola Hills Winery at 11:00.Brunch and wine tasting until 1:30. A stop at a second winery at 2:00 pm, tour and tasting until approximately 3:30,arriving back at the DoubleTree Hotel by 4:30-5:00 pm.

Portland City Tour1:00 - 4:30 PM Pre Reg: $40/On Site: $45

If you have never been to Portland before, this tour will provide youwith the information you need to enjoy your stay. This tour includes a sce-nic drive through the city where you will be shown some of the off-the-beat-en-path restaurants, shops and nightlife that make Portland unique. Alongthe way you will learn the history of the city and hear interesting facts aboutlife in the “City of Roses.” The tour includes a stop at the elegant PittockMansion, where you can walk the grounds overlooking the city of Portlandand enter if you wish to see the lovely decor within this 16,000 square foot

French Renaissance Mansion ($6.00 admission not included). You can also roam the beautiful International RoseTest Gardens to view the 525 varieties of roses in the oldest public rose garden in the United States. Both sitesoffer fantastic views of the city.

Monday, July 9th Portland City Tour

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Pre Reg: $40/On Site: $45 See the tour description above.

Mount Saint Helens9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pre Reg: $59/On Site: $64

+ Lunch expense It has been 27 years since the eruption of Mount Saint Helens. The

surrounding area was devastated by the eruption, but it is slowly growingback. The immense effect the eruption had on the surrounding regionmust be seen to be appreciated. On this tour you will learn about the“blast zone,” mudflows, pyroclastic flows, biological regeneration, and thelargest avalanche recorded by man. On the way to the mountain, you willdrive through the “blast zone” where you will see hillsides still coveredwith shattered trees and stumps. You will be able to explore three differ-ent visitor’s centers; each will offer a different view of the mountain and perspective on the eruption. Lunch is notprovided, but you can bring your own or eat at one of the visitor’s centers.

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2nd Annual Radioactive Open Mic Night! 8:00 - 11:00 PM FREEThe Cascade Ballroom at the DoubleTree Hotel

In appreciation of the many musicians in the Health Physics Society,Thomas Gray and Associates, (TGA, Inc.) and XRF Corporation will host theSecond Annual Radioactive Open Mic Night on Monday evening. Come enjoyclassic rock n roll music provided by local Oregon band Parish Gap featuringMike Zittle on drums.

Attendees are invited to participate in the fun by joining the band onstageto play an instrument or sing a song. A songlist will soon be published on theweb for participants to preview and select a song to sing or jam on.

Have fun entertaining your friends and colleagues from the healthphysics community by participating in this lively event! If you can’t sing or playan instrument just come to listen and dance the night away!

Admission is FREE to all attendees. There will be a cash bar serving beer and wine.

Tuesday, July 10th

Annual HPS 5K Run/Walk6.30 - 8.30 AM Pre Reg: $25/On Site: $30

The annual 5K Fun Run will be held on a beautiful riverfront course as the sun rises across the WillametteRiver. The start and finish are within walking distance of the convention center (there will be transportation to thestarting line) and the course will take runners on a scenic tour over two bridges and around the Portland waterfrontarea. Categories will include male/female under 40, and male/female 40 and over. An overall male/female awardwill be given as well. Includes T-shirt, transportation, refreshments, race timing, and awards.

Northern Oregon Coast9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Pre Reg: $58/On Site: $63

+ Lunch expense This journey will take you along Oregon’s breathtaking coastline

where you will stop for viewing wildlife, pristine beaches and rocky cliffheads. Along the way you will learn about natural, Native American and

regional history. You will visit the artists’ community of Cannon Beach where you can eat lunch at one of the manyrestaurants and view the famous “Haystack Rock.” You will also stop at the famous Tillamook Cheese Factorywhere you can sample their delicious American-style cheeses and creamy ice cream. You will also see picturesquefarmland, Oregon’s premier vineyard region, and of course the beautiful forests of the Coastal Mountain Range.

Golf Eastmoreland 3:00 - 9:00 PM TBA (Greens fees $38.00 walk and $52.00 ride)

Eastmoreland is in a beautiful setting and will challengegolfers of all abilities. Built in 1918, the course is traditionally land-scaped and is the third oldest course in Oregon. Eastmoreland washost golf course of the 1990 US National Public Links. The courseis surrounded by Crystal Springs Lake, the RhododendronGardens, Johnson Creek and has an endless variety of trees andshrubs in constant color change throughout the year. Total lengthis 6400 yards. For more information: http://www.eastmorelandgolf-course.com/ Space is limited so sign up early!


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Wednesday, July 11th Oregon Wineries

9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Pre Reg: $80 + Lunch expense/On Site: $85 + Lunch expense Savor award-winning Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling while your

designated driver guides you through the rolling hills of the picturesque WilliametteValley. You will visit four or five wineries, and a step-by-step tour of the wine-makingprocess is included. All of the wine tasting fees are included, but you will be responsiblefor your own lunch. You can either bring one with you or purchase something when thetour stops for lunch.

HPS Night Out: Dinner Cruise on the Sternwheeler Rose6:30 - 10:00 PM Pre Reg: $55/On Site: $60

The Sternwheeler Rose is a unique and entertaining way to enjoy Portland’s enchant-ing skyline and river. Built in Bandon, Oregon in 1987, at 80’ long and 98 gross tons, it is areplica of an 1870’s paddlewheel boat. Unlike many other paddlewheel boat replicas, theSternwheeler Rose’s paddlewheel is the sole means of propulsion, adding to the charm ofthis tour and dining experience. The two hour dinner cruise on the Willamette River will giveyou a taste of the scenery and wildlife that is abundant in the Pacific Northwest. Mount Hood,nesting pairs of Bald Eagles, Osprey that fish in the river, and playful River Otters are justsome of the sights that may be encountered on this cruise.

The dinner is served buffet style, and will consist of carved prime rib (served with aujus and horseradish), orange ginger cured salmon, herbed & wild rice pilaf, orange glazedcarrots, a delicious mesculin mix of greens, gourmet dinner rolls, and fresh fruit tartlettes.

Bus boarding at DoubleTree 6:30-6:45, boat boarding at 7:00, cruise from 7:30-9:30.

Portland Microbrews – Brew Bus5:00 - 10:00 PM Pre Reg: $40/On Site: $45

Did you know that Oregon is the microbrew capital of the United States? Infact, Portland has more breweries than any other city in the world. Come aboardthe Brew Bus, the college of brew knowledge, for an educational and entertainingevening. Not only will you learn about the beer making process and the history ofPortland and beer, you will also get a tour of the city and a sampling of some ofPortland's best microbrews. Ales, lagers, porters, stouts, IPA's, hefeweizen andother styles will all be covered on this tour. The price of the tour includes beersamples, appetizers, and a sampling score card to keep track of which beerswere the most outstanding. You will be touring at least one-brewery, so sandals and open-toed shoes are not allowed.Goggles will be provided if needed.

Thursday, July 12th Columbia Gorge and Multnomah Falls

1:00 - 5:30 PM Pre Reg: $40/On Site: $45 Enjoy an afternoon driving through one of the premier wind-surfing spots in the country.

There will be stops to view the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge and several waterfalls withinteresting names like Latourell, Wahkeena, and Multnomah. Plummeting 620 feet from its ori-gins on Larch Mountain, Multnomah Falls is the second highest year-round waterfall in theUnited States. There will be time for short walks, photo opportunities or quiet reflection (youchoose).


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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS IN THE AREAPortland Historic Races: July 6–8, 2007

The event, which features high-speed racing by 250 prestigious vintage cars, runs daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6p.m. It is a fundraiser for the Children’s Cancer Association, a not-for-profit organization based in Portland thatworks to positively impact the care and quality of life for seriously ill children and teens with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses throughout Oregon and the United States. http://www.portlandhistorics.com

Waterfront Blues Festival: July 4–8, 2007 Ride the Max to celebrate 20 years of the Blues and Fighting Hunger at the 2007 Safeway Waterfront Blues

Festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on the banks of the beautiful Willamette River in downtown Portland. Youwon’t want to miss this best Waterfront Blues Festival ever for which festival organizers are planning five fabulousdays on four stages daily with a total of more than 150 performances kicked off by a spectacular fireworks displayon the Fourth of July at 10:00 p.m. http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.com

Minor League (AAA) Baseball: July 7-8, 2007 Take MAX westward to PGE Park to see the Portland Beavers (San Diego Padres affiliate) play the Tacoma

Rainiers (Seattle Mariners affiliate). Game times are Saturday night, at 7 pm, and Sunday afternoon at 2 pm.http://www.portlandbeavers.com

THINGS TO DO ON YOUR OWN Take advantage of our long summer days to enjoy the Portland Metro area. Depending on the amount of time

available, you can enjoy the city itself, or head to the mountains, go for the rugged coast scenery, tour wineries,look into a volcano, or hike in the Columbia Gorge and see waterfalls. If you don’t have a car, there are many activ-ities within easy reach via MAX light rail or taxi. The table below will help you decide. With so many choices, youwill feel like it’s being a kid in a candy store. For more information, be sure to visit the Hospitality Suite in the OregonBallroom of the DoubleTree Hotel.

Around Portland

ACTIVITY LOCATION

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DowntownPortland Area

West side of river fromConvention Ce nter

MAX Fareless Square free 1 mile + 10 min 1 hour to

4 hours

Shopping, Restaurants& Museums

Oregon Zoo West of downtownMAX Light Rail: Pay 1

Zone4 miles 20 min 2 to 3 hours in

afternoon or eveningZoo train for kids

Oregon Museum of Science and Ind ustry

(OMSI)South east of downtown Bus or taxi 3 miles 30 min 2 to 3 hrs

Kids Area and OMNIMAX

Japanese Gardens West side of PDX Car ,Taxi 3 miles 25 min 1 to 2 hrs Traditional Gardens

Children’s Museum Next to Zoo MAX 3 miles 20 min 1 to 2 hrs next to Forestry Center

ClassicChinese Garden Down town MAX 1 mi + 10 min 1 to 1.5 hr 1 block from

MAX

Oregon Historical Society Museum

Downtown, Park Blocks near Portland State Univ

MAX, plus short walk

3 mi 20 min 2 hrs Art and artifacts

New $50M sky t ram Oregon Hlth. & Sci Univ. MAX & Street car 3 mi. 30 min 1 to 1.5 hr $ 4 to ride gondola


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Away from Portland

*Travel times may vary due to traffic congestion as there will be a significant amount of construction in the downtown areain July McMenamin’s Edgefield

Historic Edgefield is one of the truly remarkable destination resorts of the Pacific Northwest. It is a world of relaxationthat seamlessly blends Oregon’s natural beauty with McMenamins’ signature whimsy: historic buildings of all sizes artful-ly restored and rich with cozy interiors, tranquil ponds and dazzling gardens, great food and drink, plentiful entertainmentand surprising recreations. Encompassing a lush 38-acre parcel of farmland at the mouth of the spectacular ColumbiaRiver Gorge, Edgefield is a 15-minute car ride to or from the center of downtown Portland.

The stately main Edgefield building (circa 1911), with over 100 European-style guestrooms and hostel accommoda-tions, is a national historic landmark. Each spacious room is furnished in charming turn-of-the-century decor. There are notelevisions or telephones in the rooms, encouraging tranquility as surely as do the rocking chairs on our verandas. In themorning, join us in the Black Rabbit Restaurant for breakfast.

On the grounds, you will find a plethora of diversions. Enjoy our fine-dining restaurant, classic pub, numerous smallbars and colorful summertime grill. For liquid refreshment you will enjoy handcrafted ales, wines, spirits and aromatichouseroasted coffees created by McMenamins. Sports lovers will appreciate the golf course and onsite massage.Everyone will love the extensive gardens, onsite glass-blower and pottery maker, extensive artwork everywhere, recent-run movie theater, live music concerts and the Edgefield Gift Shop abundant with treasures from the Pacific Northwestand the world over.

Visit the website at: http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=3 for spectacular pictures of the grounds, restau-rants, and pubs. Powell’s Books

The largest independent used and new bookstore in the world, carrying an extensive collection of out of print, rare,and technical titles. Powell’s City of Books (Burnside) 1005 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209 USAPortland Art Museum

Rembrandt and the GoldenAge: Masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum In conjunction with the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, the Portland Art Museum announces the American tour and exclu-

sive West Coast viewing of the exhibition. A legion of great painters will be represented and complemented by a selectionof ceramic, glass, and silver show pieces to be the most beautifully produced by 17th century Dutch silversmiths.

EVENT DAY(S): HOURS: Tues., Wed., and Sat. - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thurs. and Fri. - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun. - Noon to 5 p.m. LOCATION: 1219 SW Park Avenue; Telephone: 503.228.2811

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Tillamook, OR West US 26 hwy , Oregon hwy 6 car 75 mi approx 1.5 hr 6 to 8 hrs Dairy, and WW II air

museum

Astoria, Oregon West on US hwy 30 car 90 mi apprx. 2 hrs` 8 to 10 hrs Maritime museum.

Fort Clatsup US hwy 101 west of Astoria car 95 mi approx. 2.5 hrs 4 to 5 hrs Lewis & Clark info.

Multnomah Falls East on I-84 car 50 mi approx. 1 hr 3 to 4 hrs nice hiking trails

Dundee, Or State hwy 18 south west car 30 mi approx. 3/4 hr 3 to 6 hrs tour several wineries

Mc Minnville, Or US hwy 99 south west car 40 mi. approx. 1 hr 3 hrsAir Museum Spruce

Goose, Linfield College, Casino

Timberline Lodge @ Mt. Hood East on US 26 Car or

tour bus 65 miles approx. 1.5 hr 4 to 6 hrs Views and summer skiing

Mt. St Helens I-5 N, then exit 49 Toutle car or tour bus 105 mi approx 2.5 hrs 6 to 7 hrs volcano visitor center

Oregon Garden I - 5 S, then exit 263 car 40 approx. 1 hr 3 to 4 hrs Beautiful plant life


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The Oregon ZooHome to animals from all corners of the world, including Asian elephants, Peruvian penguins and Arctic polar bears.

From the mist-filled Africa Rain Forest to the majestic Great Northwest exhibits, the zoo encourages visitors to understandand experience the natural world. Committed to conservation of endangered species and their habitats—both locally andaround the globe—the zoo is a center for wildlife preservation and field research. The Oregon Zoo’s award-winning edu-cation programs serve more than a half-million people both at the zoo and at schools, senior and community centersaround the region. Asummer concert series, seasonal events and the zoo railway help this popular Oregon attraction drawmore than one million visitors each year. An authentic steam engine leads one of three trains that take visitors through thezoo and the wooded hills of Washington Park. The 5/6 size replica follows a four-mile course to a depot near Portland’sInternational Rose Test and Japanese Gardens. Chamber Music Northwest

Box Office & Tickets: 503-294-6400. The program is tentatively "Music from Great Britain" Purcell-Britten-Elgar The Pittock Mansion

Take a Step Back in Time - Home to Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana Pittock from 1914 to 1919. During thelate 1800s and the early 1900s, their lives and work paralleled the growth of Portland from a small Northwest town site toa thriving city with a quarter million population. With its eclectic architectural design and richly decorated interior, includingfamily artifacts, the Pittock Mansion stands today as a living memorial of this family’s contributions to the blossoming ofPortland and its people. Portland Saturday Market (open Sundays, too)

Afree MAX ride, first downtown stopLocated at SW First Ave & Naito Parkway. Saturdays 10 - 5pm Sundays 11 -4:30pmDrift down the aisles of our craft market... meet our ARTISTS… stop for LUNCH in our international food court…enjoy

local music & performance groups on the Portland Saturday Market MAIN STAGE… create arts and crafts at our KIDSACTIVITY booth Shopping and Restaurants

The Lloyd Center Mall is across the street from the DoubleTree Hotel, and MAX will take you across the WillametteRiver to downtown Portland. Transfer to the Portland Streetcar to continue west and north to the small shops and restau-rants on NW 21st and 23rd. Or – take the streetcar south to Riverplace, at the south end of Waterfront Park, to stroll alongthe Willamette River next to a marina, with shops and restaurants. Downtown Attractions

Take MAX across the Willamette. At the first stop is the Saturday Market, and a few blocks away is the PortlandClassical Chinese Garden. Stay on MAX to reach Pioneer Courthouse Square, which is surrounded by shopping and thePioneer Square (not your typical) mall. Continue on MAX to transfer to the Portland Streetcar southbound to get to theCentral Library, Portland Art Museum, Oregon Historical Society, and Portland Performing Arts Center. Continue to the endof the line and take the new Portland Aerial Tram for spectacular views of downtown, Mt St Helens and east to Mt. Hood.The upper terminal is in the new Kohler Pavilion of the Oregon Health & Science University. Northwest River Cruise

Come a week early, or stay a week after the meeting and see the scenery Lewis and Clark saw and wrote about over200 years ago. Majestic America Line offers 7-day cruises on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. For more information andcruise itineraries see Majestic America Line's website: www.majesticamericaline.com Portland Aerial Tram

The Tram cabins travel 3,300 linear feet between the South Waterfront terminal adjacentto the OHSU Center for Health & Healing, and the upper terminal at the Kohler Pavilion onOHSU's main campus. Traveling at 22 miles per hour, the Tram cabins rise 500 feet for thethree-minute trip over I-5, the Lair Hill neighborhood and the Southwest Terwilliger Parkway.Hours of Operation: M-F 6 AM - 10 PM, Sat 9 AM - 5 PM, Sun 1-5 PM.

The Tram cabins depart every five minutes. The last Tram leaves the lower terminal 15-minutes before closing. tickets are $4, purchased at lower terminal - machine accepts onlydebit/credit cards and quarters.

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TECHNICAL TOURS Tuesday, July 10

Reed College Reactor Facility 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Pre Reg: $15/On Site: $20(Tours will take 2 hours each, including travel) 12-15 people at a time

The Reed College Reactor Facility has been used for research and edu-cational projects at public and private high schools, colleges, and universities innorthwest Oregon since 1968. Although the main purpose of the reactor is tosupport Reed College student thesis projects and for faculty research, thelargest number of users are from local colleges, universities, and high schools.The Reed College Reactor is aTRIGA Mark I “swimming pool” reactor licensedfor 250 kW. The reactor is primarily used in chemistry and physics courses forinstruction, research, and analysis, especially trace-element analysis. In addi-tion to providing student research opportunities, the reactor works to educatethe community on the principles of radiation, health physics, nuclear reactors.The reactor has over 1000 visitors every year from area colleges, universities,and high schools.

The reactor is operated almost entirely by undergraduate students who arelicensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This allows students to con-duct their own research projects and to be hired by the facility to conduct irra-diations for educational organizations, private research organizations, and for industrial applications.Approximately 50 students hold an active reactor operator license, which is 4% of the Reed College studentbody.

Shuttles will be provided from the Convention Center to Reed College and back. Cost of the shuttle isincluded in the registration. More information can be found at http://reactor.reed.edu/. Limited to the first 70 peo-ple who register.

Wednesday, July 11 Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) –

MRI Imaging Research Center with 3, 7 and 12 Tesla magnets 8:30 AM $8.25 (MAX & tram ticket)

Staggered 45-minute tours every 15 minutes. Total time, includingtransportation on MAX, streetcar and tram is about two hours.

Advanced sign-up needed in order to schedule time at theCenter, although a few spots may be available on-site, depending oninitial sign-up.

The director of Oregon Health & Science University’s newAdvanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC), Charles Springer, PhD,and his staff will introduce us to the high-tech world of MRI medicalresearch. The scientists expect their work will provide clearer diag-noses of many cancers, including those of the breast and prostate.AIRC took delivery of a 12Tesla (T) magnet last year, the center-piece of a rare and cutting-edge MRI system, which includes a 3T

magnet, and a 60 ton, 7T magnet. The 7T MRI magnet came to the United States from the United Kingdomplant where it was constructed. There are only a handful of 7T MRI systems for human subjects in the world atthis time, with six currently operating in the United States. Only three other U.S. institutions house human-capa-ble MRI instruments featuring magnets with fields greater than 7 Tesla.

The 12T instrument has a magnetic field 120,000 times stronger than that of the Earth. While the 12 T mag-net has a greater field strength than that of the 7 T magnet, this magnet weighs less (only 12 tons, 24,000pounds) and is smaller. It is designed for human health studies in animals. Only one other 12 T magnet thislarge exists in the world. It is housed at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md.

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Transportation: Travel in the new Portland Aerial Tram! While part of Portland’s public transportation sys-tem, and owned by the city, OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University) provided $40 million of the $57 mil-lion construction costs. ($8.5 million will be collected over time from the rising property values in SouthWaterfront caused by its redevelopment. OHSU oversees operation of the Tram, while the City of Portland isresponsible for the maintenance of the upper and lower stations and tower

The Tram cabins travel 3,300 linear feet between the South Waterfront terminal adjacent to the OHSUCenter for Health & Healing, and the upper terminal at the Kohler Pavilion on OHSU’s main campus. Travelingat 22 miles per hour, the Tram cabins rise 500 feet for the three-minute trip over I-5, the Lair Hill neighborhoodand the Southwest Terwilliger Parkway.

The Tram operate M-F 6 am-10pm, Sat 9am-5pm. Tram cabins depart every five minutes. The last Tramleaves the lower terminal 15-minutes before closing. The lower terminal of the Tram can be reached from down-town by riding the Portland Streetcar southbound to the SW Moody & Gibbs stop.

Lets face it, everyone is looking for a job at one time oranother. But during the Meeting, the job placement centermight not be the best way to advertise your résumé, espe-cially if your supervisor is attending the meeting. Also, not allmembers can make it to the meeting to post their résumé.Therefore, for those of you interested in seeking employ-ment during the meeting, but not brave enough to post yourrésumé, this form is for you! You don’t even have to be pres-ent at the meeting to participate.

Every attendee who is interested in seeking employ-ment (and who doesn’t want to take advantage of the pre-pared résumé form), is encouraged to bring his or herrésumé to the Placement Center. If you are taking advan-tage of the prepared form, you should not also post your ownrésumé.

If you cannot make it to Portland, OR, you can still useeither your résumé form or your personal résumé, and wewill post it for you. Your résumé form should indicate thatyou are not at the meeting, so if a company is interested inyou, they will call or email David Drupa (see contact informa-tion) and he will then contact you. If you are interested in thecompany, it will be up to you to contact the company. Inaddition to the résumé form, you can always place an adver-tisement in the Newsletter under the Health PhysicistsSeeking Employment section.

For a résumé form, contact: David Drupa, HPS Headquarters1313 Dolley Madison Blvd., Suite 402, McLean VA, 22101Email: [email protected]

These forms must be sent no later than June 22, 2007.Once these forms are received, a résumé number will beissued and inserted on side one and two. By June 29, 2007,a résumé number will be assigned to all résumé forms anda photocopy of side two (with the résumé number) will besent back to you. Please remember what résumé numberhas been assigned to you. A photocopy of side one will beposted at the meeting. The original résumé form will be keptin a book, strictly confidential, for six months after the meet-ing and then destroyed.

All completed résumé forms (side one)will be posted atthe same time and will be up for the duration of the meeting.If an interested company wants more information, such as amore extensive résumé or an on-site interview, they will writea note on the message board in the placement center room.An example would be: “Résumé Numbers 12, 17 and 56please leave your résumé at the Hotel front desk to theattention of D. A. Smith, XYZ Company,” or “Company QRSwould like to interview Résumé Numbers 19 and 23, pleasecall J.D. Jones to set up appointment during meeting.”

Job Placement Information

MONDAY7:00-8:00 AM A105CEL1 Workforce Pipelines for the Nuclear RenaissanceKen FergusonKen Ferguson, LLC7:00-8:00 AM A106CEL2 Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) – VolunteerOpportunity for Health Physicists to Contribute to Their LocalCommunitiesArmin AnsariCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta

8:15 AM-Noon Oregon Ballroom 201/202

MAM-A: Plenary SessionChair: Brian Dodd

8:15 AMWelcome to PortlandBrian Dodd, President, HPS, and Local ArrangementsCommittee8:30 AM MAM-A.1Update and Insights on the Po-210 Incident Bailey, M.R. (G. William Morgan Lecturer)Health Protection Agency, UK9:10 AM MAM-A.2The International Radiological Work of the U.S. Departmentof StateSenior ScientistBureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, U.S.Department of State9:50 AM BREAK10:20 AM MAM-A.3The International Radiation Protection Association andIRPA12Vice-PresidentInternational Radiation Protection Association10:30 AM MAM-A.4Radiation Safety Infrastructure in Developing Countries: AProactive Approach for Integrated and ContinuousImprovementMrabit, K. (G. William Morgan Lecturer)International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna11:10 AM MAM-A.5The CRITr Program: Training International LawEnforcement Personnel in Radiation DetectionBernhardt, T., Frame, P.*, Musolino, S. (Landauer Lecturer)Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Brookhaven NationalLaboratory

Noon-1:30 PM Exhibit Hall A

Complimentary Lunch in Exhibit Hall for allRegistrants and Opening of Exhibits

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1:30-3:30 PM Exhibit Hall

Poster SessionACCELERATORP.1 Instrumentation for Laser Compton Scattering X-RayBeam DiagnosticsEstes, B., Wells, D., Chouffani, D.Idaho Accelerator Center (IAC)P.2 Re-evaluation of 7Be Attachment Mechanisms inIonized AirMay, R., Welch, K., Murla, J.Jefferson LabP.3 Terahertz Radiation Exposure Guidance at JeffersonLabMay, R., Ferguson, C.Jefferson LabP.4 Compact Shadow Shielding for a Portable 14.1 MeVIsotropic Neutron GeneratorWhetstone, Z.D., Lehnert, A.L., Zak, T., Kearfott, K.J.University of MichiganP.5 Methodology for Assessing Radiation Detectors Usedby Emergency RespondersWasiolek, P., Simpson, A.Remote Sensing Laboratory, National Security Technolo-gies, Inc.P.6 Active, Non-intrusive Inspection Technologies forHomeland DefenseAnkrah, M., Ozcan, I., Spaulding, R., Smith, M., Farfan, E.Idaho State University, Idaho Accelerator CenterDECOMMISSIONINGP.7 Decommissioning Survey of Old Poultry FarmRazmianfar, N.West Virginia UniversityP.8 Decontamination and Decommissioning Training atFluor HanfordWollam, C.Fluor HanfordEMERGENCY PLANNING RESPONSEP.9 Lessons Learned by the U.S. Army RadiologicalAdvisory Medical Team at Vigilant Shield 2007Sublett, S.M., Scott, A.L., Melanson, M.A.US ArmyP.10 Wireless Networked Environmental Continuous AirMonitoring in Support of NASAs New Horizons Mission toPlutoRodgers, J., Hoy, M., Rodgers, D.Canberra Albuquerque, Valdosta State UniversityENVIRONMENTALP.11 Development of Trigger Levels for Application to CoreScan Data at the Linde Formerly Utilized Sites RemedialAction Program (FUSRAP) Battaglia, T.Shaw Environmental, Inc.

52nd Annual Meeting of the Health Physics SocietyPortland, Oregon, July 8-12 - Preliminary Scientific Program

Presenter’s name is asterisked (*) if other than first author.

MONDAYP.12 Radiation Safety Standards in Practice: IndependentRadiological Monitoring Program in GeorgiaAvtandilashvili, M., Dunker, R., Pagava, S., Rusetski, V.Idaho State University, Tbilisi State UniverityP.13 Development of Release Fractions and AirborneRelease Rates for Upstream Components Such asGloveboxes and Vessels Containing Plutonium.LeBaron, G., Woolery, W., Mishima, J., Bates, J., Jarvis, M.Fluor Hanford, Inc., U.S. Department of Energy, RichlandOperations Office, Pacific Western Technologies, Inc.P.14 Measurement of Cs-137 Concentration andEstimation of Sedimentation Rate in Lake McDonaldBilla, J., Brey, R., Gesell, T., Thackray, G.Idaho State UniversityP.15 Concentrations of Cs-137 in Imported Foodstuffs andDaily Intakes of Radionuclides for People, in JapanSugiyama, H., Terada, H., Takahashi, M.N., Iijima, I.,Isomura, K., Hirata, A., Sakurai, K., Miyata, M., Goto, S.National Institute of Public Health, Kanagawa PrefecturalInstitute of Public Health, Hyogo Pref. Inst. of Public Healthand Environ. Sci., Yokohama Quarantine Station, KobeQuarantine StationP.16 Characteristics of Localization of Cs in EdibleMushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus ).Takahashi, M.N., Kato, F., Maeda, C., Sugiyama, H.National Institute of Public Health, Toho UniversityP.17 Measurement of the Polonium-210 and Lead-210Contents of Chinese CigarettesSchayer, S., Nowak, B., Qu, Q., Wang, Y., Cohen, B.New York University School of Medicine, Peking UniversityHealth Science Center, Beijing, PRCP.18 Biomonitoring Strategies Employed to Assess Impactsfrom a Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Site (Area G)at Los Alamos National LaboratoryFresquez, P. R.Los Alamos National LaboratoryEXTERNAL DOSIMETRYP.19 High Dose Electron Beam Response of CAF2 Mixedwith DYGholampoor, M., Gheisari, D., Mirjalili, G., Moini, A.R,Shekari, L.Yazd University, Iran, Tarbiat Modares University, IranP.20 Effects of Marrow Cellularity on Radiation DoseCalculation Using Realistic Anthropomorphic ModelsCaracappa, P., Xu, X.Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteP.21 Development of a Computational Phantom withMoving Arms and LegsAkkurt, H., Eckerman, K., Wiarda, D., Wagner, J., Sherbini, S.Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US Nuclear RegulatoryCommissionP.22 Advanced Radiation Safety and Reduced PersonnelExposure in Interventional RadiologyBryant, B.University of Alabama

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P.23 ALARA Planning and Teaching Tool Based on Virtual-Reality TechnologiesZhang, D., Xu, X., Bushart, S.Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Electric Power ResearchInstituteP.24 How Accurate is the Dose Look-up Table in SmallAnimal Cesium Irradiator?: A Comparison Between DirectTLD Measurement and Dose Look-up Table Brady, S., Muramoto, G., Ke, C., Toncheva, G., Daigle, L.,Nguyen, G., Chute, J., Marslek, P., Dewhirst, M., Yoshizumi, T.Duke UniversityP.25 Spectroscopic Neutron DosimetryCzirr, J.B., McKnight, T., Klaas, R., Dodd, B.Photogenics, Health Physics SocietyHOMELAND SECURITYP.26 Estimating Doses To Healthcare Providers After anRDD EventDewji, S., Bridges, A., Hertel, N., Burns, K. Georgia Insitute of TechnologyP.27 Simulating Cs Radiological Dispersal Devices forDeposition, Dose and Decontamination StudiesSutton, M., Fischer, R., Dominick, J., Gates-Anderson, D.,Gray, J., Hu, Q., McNab, W., Viani, B.Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryP.28 Dose Calculations for New Imaging TechnologiesUsed in the Detection of Radiological Weapons of MassDestructionO’Brien, R., Lowe, D., Patton, P.University of Nevada, Las VegasP.29 Management of Low Level Radioactive Waste from aThreat Reduction PerspectiveWald-Hopkins, M.Los Alamos National LaboratoryINTERNAL DOSIMETRY AND BIOASSAYP.30 Internal Dose Assessment Data Management Systemfor a Large Population of Pu WorkersBertelli, L., Miller, G., Little, T., Guilmette, R., Glasser, S.Los Alamos National Laboratory, LogiCreativityP.31 Uptake and Retention of Inhaled H-3/C-14 Methane inRatsCarlisle, S., Burchart, P., Boulanger, C., Surette, R.AECL Chalk River LabsP.32 Does Exposure to Plutonium Affect WorkersLongevity?Fallahian, N., Brey, R.R., Watson, C.R., James, A.C.Idaho State University, Washington State UniversityP.33 Evaluation of the Draft NCRP Wound Model usingUSTUR Case 262 DataGermann, L.K., Brey, R., James, A.C.Idaho State University, Washington State UniversityP.34 Quantifying the Inhomogeneity of Dose inMarrow/Bone Interface-Rich Skeletal SitesGersh, J., Jokisch, D., Toburen, L., Dingfelder, M.East Carolina University, Francis Marion University

MONDAYP.35 International Comparison on Monte Carlo Modellingfor in vivo Measurements of Americium in a Knee VoxelPhantomGómez-Ros, J., de Carlan, L., Gualdrini, G., Lis, M., Lopez,M., Moraleda, M., Zankl, M., Franck, D.*CIEMAT, Spain, IRSN, France, ENEA ION-IRP, Italy, GSF,GermanyP.36 Calculations of Lethal Dose of Polonium-210Koop, J.Texas A&M UniversityP.37 Comparison of Radioiodine Biokinetics and RadiationDoses Following the Administration of Tracer andTherapeutic Activity to Patients in Thyroid CancerManagementWillegaignon, J., Guimarães, M., Stabin, M.*, Sapienza, M.,Buchpiguel, C., Sordi, G.University of São Paulo, Brazil, University of VanderbiltINTERNATIONAL AND STUDENTP.38 Alpha Particle Attenuation on Dust-Loaded Air FiltersWilkes, E.B., Gernatt, S.M.Idaho National LaboratoryP.39 The Detection and Quantification of SurfaceRadioactive ContaminationButikofer, T., Cummings, F., Brey, R.Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho State UniversityP.40 Nanomaterials: Is it Safe Beyond a Doubt?Gallaghar, R., Sun, L.Applied Health Physics Inc.P.41 Response Matrix of a Bonner Sphere Spectrometerwith 6Li(Eu) ScintillatorVega-Carrillo, H., Gallego, E., Lorente, A., Manzanares-Acuña, E.Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas, UniversidadPolitecnica de MadridP.42 Room ReturnVega-Carrillo, H., Gallego, E., Lorente, A., Manzanares, E.Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas, UniversidadPolitecnica de MadridP.43 Absorbed Dose in the Internal Organs of a PregnantWoman Due to the I-131 Accumulated in her ThyroidVega-Carrillo, H., Manzanares-Acuña, E., Barquero, R.Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas, Hospital Rio Hortega,Valladolid SpainP.44 Microstructure Damage of Aluminum Thin Films by252Cf IrradiationSadi, S., Paulenova, A., Loveland, W., Watson, P.Oregon State UniversityMEDICALP.45 I-131 Patient Non-compliance in Nuclear MedicinePerham, C.University of VirginiaP.46 Comparison of X-ray Radiograph between MCNPXand Direct Ray-Tracing Using the VIP-Man PhantomGu, J., Xu, X.Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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P.47 Evaluation of Photodynamic Therapy-Induced Edemain the Rat Brain using Magnetic Resonance ImagingChighvinadze, D., Hirschberg, H., Patton, P.W., Madsen,S.J.University of Nevada, Las Vegas, University of California,IrvineP.48 Comparison Between Region of Interest SelectionTechniques Used in Diffusion Tensor Imaging Applied to theCorpus CallosumLowe, D., Mangum, J., Patton, P.University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Spring Valley NevadaImaging Centers AmigenicsNON-IONIZINGP.49 Measuring Radiofrequency and Microwave Radiationfrom Varying Signal StrengthsGaul, W., Davis, B.Chesapeake Nuclear Services, NASA Dryden FlightResearch CenterP.50 The Use of Histomorphometry to Determine the Extentof Cutaneous Laser Injury ThicknessWalker, C., Eurell, T., Johnson, T.Colorado State UniveristyOPERATIONAL HEALTH PHYSICSP.51 An Innovative Approach for Training RadiologicalControl Technician TraineesKilland, B.Fluor HanfordP.52 Implementing the New Supplementary IonizingRadiation Warning SymbolMac Kenzie, C.International Atomic Energy AgencyP.53 Assessment of Skin Doses from Fallout Sources ofFinite SizeWeitz, R.L., Barss, N. M.Science Applications International CorporationP.54 An Assessment Tool for Evaluating RadiationExposures to Nursing Infants from Internally ContaminatedMothersTimilsina, B., Farfan, E., Donnelly, E.Idaho State University, Savannah River National Laboratory,Centers for Disease Control and PreventionP.55 Validation of the Point-Kernel Shielding Program ISO-PC Version 2.2Rittmann, P.Fluor Government GroupP.56 Uncertainty Considerations for Decision Levels andDetection Limits Utilizing Computer Codes when the BlankCount Time is an Integer Number of Times Greater than theSample Count TimePotter, W., Strzelczyk, J.Consultant, Sacramento, University of Colorado HealthScience CenterP.57 Prenatal Radiation ExposureDonnelly, E., Ozcan, I.*, Farfan, E.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Idaho StateUniversity, Savannah River National Laboratory

MONDAYP.58 Acute Radiation Syndrome and Related DeterministicEffectsDonnelly, E., Smith, J., Naeem, S.*, Farfan, E.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Idaho StateUniversity, Savannah River National LaboratoryREGULATORY/LEGALP.59 Implications of the “Privacy Movement” on a CorporateRadiation Safety ProgramKay, S.E., Mays, T.L.Eli Lilly and CompanyP.60 Risks Associated with Management of a RadiationSafety ProgramO’Dou, T.University of Nevada Las VegasP.61 Overview of New Nuclear Reactor PermittingActivities: Preparing for Reviews of Combined Licenses Parkhurst, M., Miller, B., Stegen, J.A., Kugler, A.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US NuclearRegulatory CommissionRISK ASSESSMENTP.62 Prioritization of Los Alamos National LaboratoryRepackaging Campaign Using Package Surveillance DataHoffman, J., Kelly, E., Smith, P.Los Alamos National LaboratorySPECIAL INTERNATIONAL POSTER SESSIONP.63 Measurement of Uranium Uptake by AgriculturalCrops at Khan Al-Zabeeb – Jordan Al-Kharouf, S., Dababneh, M., Al-Hamarneh , I.Royal Scientific, Jordan, Al-Balqaa Applied University,Jordan P.64 Analysis of the Radioactivity in the Spa “Elguea,”Cuba Gómez, I., Zerquera, J., González, J., Ferrera, E., Castro, G.Centro de Protección e Higiene de las Radiaciones P.65 The Status of Korean Radiological EmergencyPreparedness and Development of Radiological DoseAssessment Systems Han, M.H., Kim, E.H., Suh, K.S., Hwang, W.T., Jeong, H.J.Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Korea P.66 Potential Errors in Committed Effective Dose Due tothe Assumption of a Single Intake Path in Interpretation ofBioassay ResultsLee, J.I., Lee, J.K.Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Republic ofKorea, Hanyang UniversityP.67 Radiological Protection in Hemodynamics LabPrado, N., Luz, E., Canevaro, L.Instituto Militar de Engenharia, Brazil, Instituto deRadioproteção e Dosimetria, BrazilP.68 Activity Optimization in HMPAO - 99mTc BrainSPECTPérez-Díaz, M., Díaz-Rizo, O., Aparicio, E., Diaz, R.,Rodriguez, C.Central University of Las Villas, Cuba, University HospitalCelestino Hdez, Cuba

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P.69 Preliminary Study about Radionuclidic Purity andRadiochemical Stability of [153Sm]Sm-EDTMP toElaborate a Dosimetric Model in Bone MetastasesPalliation Cares and Osteosarcoma TherapyRidone, S., Arginelli, D., Bortoluzzi, S., Montalto, M.,Nocente, M., Inglese, E., Matheoud, R.Secco Research Centre of Saluggia, Italy, HospitalMaggiore della Carità of Novara and University of Studiesof Eastern Piedmont, Italy P.70 137Cs Activity Concentrations Determined in theVertical Profile of Sandy Beaches of Italy Rizzotto, M., Velasco, H., Merkis, N., Toso, J.Instituto de Matemática Aplicada San Luis (IMASL),Argentina P.71 Intercomparison of KAP-meter, TLDs and BarracudaSystem with R-100 DetectorBasiae, B., Beganoviae, A., Dzaniae, S., Drijeviae, A.Sarajevo University, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Institute ofPublic Health of Federation of Bosnia and HerzegovinaP.72 Two-TLD Personal Dosimetry in InterventionalRadiologyBašiæ, B., Beganoviæ, A., Drljeviæ, A., Sejmen, E.Sarajevo University, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Institute ofPublic Health of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina P.73 Environmental Protection Against Ionizing Radiation -The Challenge of an Umbrella ConceptSteiner, M., Hornung, L., Willrodt, C., Kirchner, G.Federal Office for Radiation Protection, Germany P.74 The Assessment of Radon Exposure in Workplaces:Ispesl Radon Measurement Laboratory ApproachTrevisi , R.B., Leonardi, F., Tonnarini, S.National Institute for Occupational Safety and Prevention,Italy P.75 Verification of the Sealed Radioactive Sources inFederation of Bosnia and HerzegovinaVidic, A., Dzanic, S.Institute for Public Health of Federation of Bosnia andHerzegovina-Radiation Protection Center, Sarajevo

3:30-5:00 PM A105

MPM-A: NIOSH Dose Reconstruction ProjectCo-Chairs: Dade Moeller and Jim Neton

3:30 PM MPM-A.1The NIOSH Dose Reconstruction Project: Creating andManaging a Pioneering Scientific ProgramTownsend, R.D., Moeller, M.P.*, Dooley, D.A.Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Dade Moeller &Associates, MJW Corporation3:45 PM MPM-A.2The Scientific Basis of Dose ReconstructionToohey, R.E., Neton, J.W. Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Oak Ridge, NationalInstitute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati

MONDAY4:00 PM MPM-A.3Development of Rapid Methods for Assessing Doses fromInternally Deposited RadionuclidesMaher, E.F., McCartney, K.A.*, Mize, B.D., Sun, L.S.,Siebert, S.R. Dade Moeller & Associates, MJW Inc.4:15 PM MPM-A.4Implications of Claimant Favorability of Dose and Probabilityof Causation Calculations Under EEOICPA Subtitle BMerwin, S., Stewart, D.*, Smith, M., Potter, K., Kimpan, K.,Cragle, D., Hinnefeld, S.Dade Moeller & Associates, Oak Ridge AssociatedUniversities, NIOSH Office of Compensation Analysis andSupport4:30 PM MPM-A.5The NIOSH Dose Reconstruction Program: Commentaryand ConclusionsNeton, J., Elliott, L.NIOSH4:45 PM MPM-A.6Uncertainty and Variability in Historical Time-WeightedAverage Exposure DataDavis, A., Strom, D.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

3:30-5:00 PM A106

MPM-B: Reactor Health PhysicsChair: Matt Arno

3:30 PM MPM-B.1Innovative Approach for Radon ControlMoeller, D., Bump, S.*, Desrosiers, A.Dade Moeller & Associates3:45 PM MPM-B.2EPD-N2 Neutron Correction FactorEarls, L., Stoicescu, L.STPNOC4:00 PM MPM-B.3EPRI Alpha Monitoring Guidelines for Operating NuclearPower StationsRussell, M., Bushart, S., Cardarelli, R., Darois, E., Oliveira,R.SCE, EPRI, CNA, RSCS, ANI4:15 PM MPM-B.4Neutron Measurements at Beaver Valley Power StationScherpelz, R.I., McConn, R.J., Conrady, M.M., Lebda, J.T.Battelle Pacific Northwest Division, FirstEnergy NuclearOperating Company4:30 PM MPM-B.5An Overview of Health Physics Activities During SpentNuclear Fuel ShipmentVasudevan, L.Texas A&M University

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4:45 PM MPM-B.6Analysis of C-14 Accumulation at Nuclear FacilitiesHaque, M., Miller, D.University of Illinois

3:30-5:15 PM B110-112

MPM-C: Regulatory/Legal IssuesCo-Chairs: Cynthia Jones and Eva Hickey

3:30 PM MPM-C.1Licensing the Construction of Emission Units of the HanfordTank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) to useNon-AG-1 (alternate technology standards) as justified by theCost Benefit Analysis evaluation of WAC 246-247-110(16)Laws, G.Washington State Department of Health3:45 PM MPM-C.2Radiological Environmental Reviews for New ReactorLicensingHickey, E., Stoetzel, G., Krieg, R., Kugler, A.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US NuclearRegulatory Commission4:00 PM MPM-C.3Updating the IAEA International Nuclear Event ScaleReporting SystemJones, C.US Nuclear Regulatory Commission4:15 PM MPM-C.4Consequences of Altering the Current Evaluation Processfor Devices Containing Radioactive SourcesChapel, S.IRSC, Inc.4:30 PM MPM-C.5Unexpected Changes in a University Radiation SafetyProgramO’Dou, T.University of Nevada Las Vegas4:45 PM MPM-C.6Performing a Radiation Protection Program AssessmentMarshall, G.Philotechnics5:00 PM MPM-C.7Health Physics Practices and Legal DeterminationsJohnson, R., McKay, L.Blank Rome, LLP

3:30-4:15 PM B113-114

MPM-D: First RespondersChair: Tom O’Connell

3:30 PM MPM-D.1Training First Responders in Washington State to RespondSafely to a Radiological or Nuclear Attack or AccidentConklin, A.W., Wainhouse, L.E., Henry, M.E., Butowicz, K.,Fordham, E.Washington State Department of Health

MONDAY3:45 PM MPM-D.2Veterans Healthcare Administration Medical EmergencyRadiological Response TeamBravenec, J., Tuttle, B., Schumacher, T.Veterans Affairs Medical Center4:00 PM MPM-D.3US Air Force - Radiation Assessment Team (AFRAT)ReorganizationNichelson, S.AFIOH/SDR

3:30-5:00 PM B115-116

MPM-E: Waste ManagementChair: Susan Jablonski

3:30 PM MPM-E.1NORM/TENORM Waste Disposal in Colorado: The DeerTrail LandfillKennedy, Jr., W.E., Retallick, P. G., Nielson, D. B., Kehoe, J.H., Webb, M. M. Dade Moeller & Associates, Clean Harbors EnvironmentalServices3:45 PM MPM-E.2Neptunium Speciation in Solutions Relevant to High LevelWaste ProcessingMatteson, B., Tkac, P., Paulenova, A.Oregon State University4:00 PM MPM-E.3Speciation of Plutonium and Other Actinides Under UREXProcess ConditionsTkac, P., Paulenova, A., Matteson, B.Oregon State University4:15 PM MPM-E.4Probabilistic Performance Assessment of a Low-LevelRadioactive Waste Disposal Site on the Nevada Test SiteShott, G., Yucel, V., Desotell, L., Pyles, G.National Security Technologies LLC, National NuclearSecurity Administration4:30 PM MPM-E.5Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) & Nuclear EnergyCorporation of South Africa (NECSA) Cooperate in IAEASpent High-Activity Radioactive Sources (SHARS) Hot CellPilot-Project in South AfricaTompkins, J.A., Liebenberg, G., Al-Mughrabi, M.Los Alamos National Laboratory, Nuclear EnergyCorporation of South Africa, IAEA4:45 PM MPM-E.6Development of a Biosphere Model for Waste Incidental toReprocessing and Non-High-Level Waste ConsultationsSimpkins, A., Howard, L., LaPlante, P., Mancillas, J.,Pensado, O., Turner Gray, A.Southwest Research Institute, US Nuclear RegulatoryCommission

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3:30-5:00 PM B117-119

Movies

TUESDAY7:00-8:00 AM A105CEL3 ON ALERT: Post 9/11 Integrated EmergencyPlanningLawrence T. DauerMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center7:00-8:00 AM A106CEL4 Image-Based Methods in Internal DoseCalculations – Current Status Mike StabinVanderbilt University

8:30 AM-Noon A105

TAM-A: AAHP Special Session on HealthPhysics Education: Status of Academic

Programs, Student Recruitment,Funding and Accreditation

Co-Chairs: Jim Bogard, Wes Bolch and Derek Jokisch

Status of HP Academic Programs and StudentRecruitment8:30 AM TAM-A.1Summary of HP Manpower and Future DemandNelson, K.HPS President-elect9:00 AM TAM-A.2A Review of HP Academic Programs in the USBolch, W.University of FloridaProgram Descriptions9:15 AM TAM-A.3Radiation Protection Technology Curriculum Development Miller, W., Jonassen, D., Schmidt, M., Easter, M., Ionas, G.,Marra, R., Etter, R., Meffert, B.University of Missouri-Columbia9:30 AM TAM-A.4The Bloomsburg University Health Physics ProgramSimpson, D.Bloomsburg University9:45 AM TAM-A.5The Health Physics Major at Francis Marion UniversityPeterson, D., Fulmer, P.Francis Marion University10:00 AM BREAK10:30 AM TAM-A.6Health Physics Programs at Texas A&M UniversityPoston, Sr., J.Texas A&M University10:45 AM TAM-A.7Oregon State University’s Radiation Health PhysicsProgramHigley, K., Binney, S., Reese, S., Reyes, J.Oregon State University

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11:00 AM TAM-A.8Description of the Health Physics Program at The Universityof TennesseeMiller, L.The University of Tennessee11:15 AM TAM-A.9Radiological Sciences Program at the University ofMassachusetts LowellFrench, C.S., Tries, M. A., Medich, D. C.University of Massachusetts Lowell11:30 AM Panel Discussion and Q&ACompetition from Other Fields: How Does HP Compete?

8:30 AM-NOON A106

TAM-B: External Dosimetry ACo-Chairs: Jack Fix and Tosh Ushino

8:30 AM TAM-B.1DOE Mayak External Dose ReconstructionTeplyakov, I., Gorelov, M.V., Knyazev, V.A.., Vasilenko, E.K.,Fix, J.J.*, Scherpelz, R.I.Mayak Production Association, Dade Moeller & Associates,Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 8:45 AM TAM-B.2Organ Dose Calculations for Mayak Worker DoseAssessmentScherpelz, R.I., Smetanin, M., Choe, D.O., Vasilenko, E.,Gorelov, M., Fix, J.J.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Mayak ProductionAssociation, University of Utah, Dade Moeller andAssociates9:00 AM TAM-B.3Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) andThermoluminescent (TL) Response of SiO2 Optical Fiber toBeta RadiationBogard, J.S., Golzarri, J.I., Espinosa, G.Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Universidad NacionalAutónoma de México9:15 AM TAM-B.4Determination of Neutron Correction Factors for Personneland Area Dosimeters Used in the Vicinity of Spent FuelStorage CasksRathbone, B.A., Scherpelz, R. I. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory9:30 AM TAM-B.5Recent Development in GDS Real-time Optical Fiber in vivoDosimeterUshino, T., Justus, B., Huston, A., Ning, H., Miller, R.Global Dosimetry Solutions, US Naval Research Laboratory,National Cancer Institute9:45 AM TAM-B.6Preliminary External and Internal Dosimetry Data from aNew Set of Mother/Fetus ModelsZhang, J., Taranenko, V., Zhang, D., Xu, X., Shi, C.Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Cancer Therapy andResearch Center, San Antonio,TX

TUESDAY10:00 AM BREAK10:30 AM TAM-B.7Effect of Pediatric Subcutaneous Fat Thickness on EffectiveDose for External Radiation Exposure: Monte CarloCalculation StudyLee, C., Lodwick, D., Hasenauer, D., Bolch, W.University of Florida10:45 AM TAM-B.8Implementing the Weighting Factors to DetermineOccupational DoseRussell, M., Lantz, M., Cooper, T., Sewell, S., Duran, D.SCE, PVNGS11:00 AM TAM-B.9Analysis of Anomalous Thermoluminescence Glow CurvesPotter, C., Sanchez, D.Sandia National Laboratories11:15 AM TAM-B.10Hybrid Computational Phantom VOXMAT: Combination ofVoxel and Mathematical Representation of the AnatomyAkkurt, H., Eckerman, K.*Oak Ridge National Laboratory11:30 AM TAM-B.11Testing of a Hybrid Approach for Rapid Direct RadiationGamma Dose Assessments for Complex Source/ReceptorGeometriesPovetko, O., Benke, R., Kouznetsov, A., Golikov, V.Southwest Research Institute, Consultant, Calgary, Canada,Federal Radiological Center, St-Petersburg, Russia11:45 AM TAM-B.12Dose Algorithm Changes Necessary to Satisfy AnticipatedRevisions to the Department of Energy LaboratoryAccreditation Program for External DosimetryStanford, N.Stanford Dosimetry, LLC

8:30 AM-NOON B110-112

TAM-C: Medical Health PhysicsCo-Chairs: Ben Edwards and Laura Pring

8:30 AM TAM-C.1Investigation of the Reproducibility of Functional MagneticResonance Imaging and Diffusion Tensor ImagingMangum, J., Lowe, D., Patton, P.University of Nevada Las Vegas, Spring Valley NevadaImaging Centers Amigenics8:45 AM TAM-C.2Investigation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging andSpectroscopy for the Detection of Breast CancerEtnire, R., Patton, P.University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Spring Valley NevadaImaging Centers Amigenics9:00 AM TAM-C.3Prostate Volume Delineation and Seed Localization using a3 T Magnetic Resonance ImagerDavis, J., Patton, P.University of Nevada-Las Vegas 25

9:15 AM TAM-C.4Monte Carlo-Based Calculations of Neutron Activation in aMedical Linear AcceleratorBednarz, B., Xu, X. G., Taranenko, V.Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute9:30 AM TAM-C.5A Skin Dose Monitoring Program in a Busy Heart CenterSchultz, C.C., Feng, W., Robertson, S.M.William Beaumont Hospital9:45 AM BREAK10:15 AM TAM-C.6Radiation Dose to Surgical Staff from PET-BasedLocalization and Radiosurgery of TumorsHeckathorne, E.S., Dimock, C.W., Dahlbom, M.,Daghighian, F. University of California, Los Angeles, IntraMedical Imaging,LLC10:30 AM TAM-C.7A Novel Shielding Design to Reduce Radiation Exposuresfrom Patients Administered F-18 FGD for PET StudiesSheetz, M., Whitt, D., Talbot, F.University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh MedicalCenter10:45 AM TAM-C.8A Skeletal Reference Dosimetry Model for the Adult FemaleKielar, K., Shah, A., Bolch, W.University of Florida, MD. Anderson Cancer Center11:00 AM TAM-C.9A Skeletal Reference Dosimetry Model for the 40-Year MaleHough, M., Bolch, W.University of Florida11:15 AM TAM-C.10Development Of Hybrid Computational Newborn Phantomfor Dosimetry Calculation: The SkeletonHasenauer, D., Lee, C., Lodwick, D., Watchman, C., Bolch, W.University of Florida, Gainesville, University of Arizona,Tucson11:30 AM TAM-C.11Improved Phantoms for Internal Dosimetry: Better Realismand Uncertainty AnalysesStabin, M., Xu, X.G., Segars, W.P., Rogers, J., Gesner, J.,Brill, A.B., Emmons, M.Vanderbilt University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,Duke Advanced Imaging Laboratories11:45 AM TAM-C.12Assessment of Photodynamic Death of Cultured HumanMelanoma Cells and Inflicted Biomolecular Damage usingVital Stains and Synchrotron Infrared MicrospectroscopyMamoon, A., Gamal - Eldine, A., Ruppel, M., Smith, R.,Tsang, T., Miller, L.Egypt Atomic Energy Authority, Egyptian National ResearchCouncil, Stony Brook University, Brookhaven NationalLaboratory12:15 PM Medical HP Business Meeting

TUESDAY

8:00 AM-NOON B113-114

TAM-D: Community Preparedness forRadiological Terrorism Response Special

SessionCo-Chairs: Brooke Buddemeier and William Rhodes

8:00 AM TAM-D.1An NRC Commissioner's Perspective on Preparedness forRadiological EmergenciesCommissioner Jaczko US Nuclear Regulatory Commission 8:30 AM Session Introduction by Chairs8:40 AM TAM-D.2Radiological Dispersal Device Characteristics andLimitationsHarper, F., Rhodes, W.Sandia National Laboratory9:00 AM TAM-D.3The New York City Plan to Respond to a RadiologicalEmergencyMusolino, S.Brookhaven National Laboratory9:15 AM TAM-D.4Radiological-Community-Preparedness-Resources PilotProgram with the Portland, OR Emergency ResponseCommunityLetellier, B., Royal, M.Los Alamos National Laboratory, Hicks and Associates9:30 AM TAM-D.5An Overview of NCRP Commentary No. 19Poston, Sr., J.Texas A&M University9:45 AM BREAK10:15 AM TAM-D.6ASTM Standard for Radiological Emergency ResponseTaylor, T.Los Alamos National Laboratory10:30 AM TAM-D.7Handbook for Responding to a Radiological DispersalDevice First Responders Guide: The First 12 HoursSalame-Alfie, A., Fisher-Tyler, F., Gardner, P., Godwin, A.,Kaufman, K., Mehrhoff, M., McAllister, K.New York State Department of Health, DelawareDepartment of Health & Social Services, New JerseyDepartment of Environmental Protection, Arizona RadiationRegulatory Agency, County of Los Angeles, Department ofPublic Health, University of Iowa, Oakdale Campus,Massachusetts Department of Public Health10:45 AM TAM-D.8IAEA Manual for First Responders to a RadiologicalEmergencyMcKenna, T., Buglova, E., O’Connell, T.International Atomic Energy Agency, Austria

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11:00 AM TAM-D.9Population Monitoring: Development of Planning Guidancefor State and Local OfficialsAnsari, A., Whitcomb, R., Miller, C.Centers for Disease Control11:15 AM TAM-D.10Interagency Guidance for Response and RecoveryFollowing an Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) orImprovised Nuclear Device (IND) AttackMacKinney, J.A.US Environmental Protection Agency11:30 AM Panel DiscussionNational and International Guidance for EmergencyRespondersNOON Decommissioning Section

Business Meeting

8:30 AM-NOON B115-116

TAM-E: Environmental Special SessionCo-Chairs: Jan Johnson and Craig Little

8:30 AM-NOON B117-119

TAM-F: Uncertainty Special SessionSponsored by the Decommissioning Section

Co-Chairs: Carl Gogolak and Joseph Shonka

8:30 AM TAM-F.1Uncertainty in Energy Resolution MeasurementsVolkovitsky, P., Yen, J., Cumberland, L.National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)8:45 AM TAM-F.2Uncertainty Calculations in Radiation InstrumentCalibrationsSlowey, T., Bryson, L.K&S Associates, Inc.9:00 AM TAM-F.3The Standard Poisson TableBramlitt, E.University of New Mexico9:15 AM TAM-F.4Measurement Uncertainty from In-Situ GammaSpectroscopy of Nonhomogeneous Containers and fromLaboratory AssayBronson, F., Atrashkevich, V.Canberra Industries, Consultant9:30 AM TAM-F.5The Importance of UncertaintyGogolak, C.Consultant9:45 AM BREAK10:15 AM TAM-F.6Characteristic Limits in the Classical GUM Approach and inthe Monte Carlo Approach: - ISO 11929 and Beyond Michel, R.Leibniz Universitaet Hannover, Germany

TUESDAY10:45 AM TAM-F.7Uncertainty Analysis for Air-Kerma Rate Measurements fromGamma-Ray Beams Using Ionization ChambersMinniti, R.National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)11:00 AM TAM-F.8Uncertainty Analysis for Gamma-ray SpectrometryMeasurements using High Purity Germanium DetectorsPibida, L., Hammond, M., Unterweger, M.National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)11:15 AM TAM-F.9Applied Uncertainty Estimates in the Department of EnergyLaboratory Accreditation ProgramSchwahn, S.U.S. Department of Energy11:30 AM TAM-F.10Methods for Addressing Uncertainties in the PlutoniumSource Term from Los AlamosShonka, J., O’Brien, J., Widner, T.Shonka Research Associates, ChemRisk11:45 AM TAM-F.11Everything Is Lognormal or Is It?Strom, D.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

2:30-5:15 PM A-105

TPM-A: AAHP Special Session on HealthPhysics Education

Funding and Accreditation ofAcademic Programs

Co-Chairs: Jim Bogard, Wes Bolch and Derek Jokisch

2:30 PM TPM-A.1Academic Accreditation and the Health Physics SocietyBrey, R.Idaho State UniversityFunding of Academic Programs2:45 PM TPM-A.2Supporting University Health Physics Education in aChanging Environment Gutteridge, J.US Department of Energy3:15 PM TPM-A.3NIOSH Training Programs in Health PhysicsBorak, T.B., Johnson, T.E.Colorado State University3:30 PM TPM-A.4Congress and the Health Physics Human Capital CrisisDinger, K., Connolly, D.Health Physics Society, Capitol Associates, Inc.3:45 PM BREAK4:15 PM TPM-A.5Health Physics FellowshipsWilliamson, C.SCUREF

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4:30 PM TPM-A.6Health Physics Society’s Assistance in Academic EducationJokisch, D.Francis Marion University4:45 PM Panel Discussion and Q&ACurrent and Future Funding of Academic Programs5:15 PM AAHP Open Meeting

2:30-3:45 PM A106

TPM-B: External Dosimetry BCo-Chairs: Gus Potter and Tim Kirkham

2:30 PM TPM-B.1A Novel Mouse Dosimetry with MOSFET Technology inOrthovoltage X-ray IrradiatorBrady, S., Muramoto, G., Toncheva, G., Daigle, L., Nguyen,N., Chute, J., Dewhirst, M., Yoshizumi, T.Duke University2:45 PM TPM-B.2Measurement of a TLD Neutron Dose Factor for a HoltecMPC Burns, K., Hertel, N. E., Burgett, E., Blaylock, D., Patton, B.P., Kuryla, J.Georgia Institute of Technology, Farley Nuclear Plant,Georgia Power Environmental Laboratory3:00 PM TPM-B.4Factors Influencing the Accuracy and Precision ofThermoluminescent Detector CalibrationsHarvey, J., Thomas, E.*, Haverland, N., Kearfott, K.University of Michigan3:15 PM TPM-B.5Determination of Minimum Detectable Dose and DoseResponse Linearity for Glow Curve Analysis of FiveThermoluminescent Detector MaterialsHarvey, J., Thomas, E., Haverland, N., Hammargren, B.*,Kearfott, K.University of Michigan3:30 PM TPM-B.6Characterization of the Glow Curve Peak Fading Propertiesof Six Common Thermoluminescent MaterialsHaverland, N., Harvey, J.*, Kearfott, K.University of Michigan

2:30-5:00 PM B110-112

TPM-C: DecommissioningCo-Chairs: Joseph Shonka and Patricia Lee

2:30 PM TPM-C.1Decommissioning the Rutgers University Radioactive WasteProcessing Facility: Challenges And SuccessesMcDermott, P.J.Rutgers University

TUESDAY2:45 PM TPM-C.2Historical Site Assessment of University FacilitiesCaracappa, P.Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute3:00 PM TPM-C.3Decommissioning Fifty Years of History at a Small CollegeKay, M., Dibblee, M.AMBRY, Inc.3:15 PM TPM-C.4Residual Activity and Dose Rate Considerations for Disposalof HEU from a Small Research ReactorThatcher, A., Andes, T.NEXTEP CG, BWXT Y-123:30 PM BREAK4:00 PM TPM-C.5Spatially-Dependent Measurements of Surface and Near-Surface Radioactive Material Using In situ Gamma RaySpectrometry (ISGRS) for Final Status SurveysChapman, J.A., Watson, B.A.*, Boerner, A.J., Abelquist,E.W.Oak Ridge Associated Universities, US Nuclear RegulatoryCommission4:15 PM TPM-C.6Decommissioning a Beta Thickness Gauge by Recycling theKrypton 85 Gas Kay, M., Dibblee, M.*AMBRY, Inc.4:30 PM TPM-C.7Decommissioning Cost EstimatesMarshall, G.Philotechnics4:45 PM TPM-C.8First Two MARSSIM Decommissionings of CDCLaboratoriesKeith, L., Simpson, P., Bowman, D., Lirette, N.Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention

2:30-4:30 PM B113-114

TPM-D: Community Preparedness forRadiological Terrorism Response Special

SessionCo-Chairs: Brooke Buddemeier and William Rhodes

2:30 PM TPM-D.1Radiological Dispersal, Polonium-210, and Lessons forPublic HealthMiller, C.W., Whitcomb, Jr., R.C., Ansari, A., Nemhauser,J.B., McCurley, C.Centers for Disease Control

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2:45 PM TPM-D.2Dose Assessment for Reentry or Reoccupancy from AreasContaminated by a Radiological Dispersal DeviceSullivan, T., Musolino, S., DeFranco, J.Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York City Departmentof Heatlh3:00 PM TPM-D.3Improving National Preparedness Using the NuclearScenarioBuddemeier, B.Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory3:15 PM BREAK3:45 PM TPM-D.4Options for Response to an Urban Nuclear DetonationWheeler, R., Brandt, L., Buddemeier, B.*Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Sandia NationalLaboratory4:00 PM TPM-D.5Title: Federal and State Resources Available to Respond toa Radiological/Nuclear EmergencyGroves, K.L., Maiello, M.S2-Sevorg Services, LLC, Wyeth Medical4:15 PM TPM-D.6U.S. Department of Homeland Security Tests of theColorimetric Dose Control Tool SIRAD for RadiologicalEmergency PreparednessKlemic, G., Buddemeier, B., Bailey, P., Monetti, M., Breheny,C., Hall, H.US Department of Homeland Security, EnvironmentalMeasurements Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore NationalLaboratory

2:30-5:00 PM B115-116

TPM-E: CRSO Plenary SessionCo-Chairs: Jim Schweitzer and Andy Miller

See the CRSO website www.crso.org for updat-ed information.2:30-5:00 PM B117-119

Movies

WEDNESDAY7:00-8:00 AM A105CEL5 Ingestion Derived Intervention Levels (DILs) andDerived Response Levels (DRLs) for Emergency Planningand ResponsePatricia L. LeeSavannah River National Laboratory (SRNL)7:00-8:00 AM A106CEL6 2006 Gamma Irradiator Accident in BelgiumMark SmithSterigenics International

8:30 AM-NOON A105

WAM-A: EnvironmentalCo-Chairs: Matthew Barnett and Linnea Wahl

8:30 AM WAM-A.1A Review of Residential Areas Developed aroundManhattan Project and Early AEC Sites and PotentialPathways for Public ExposuresWidner, T.E., Robinson, K.D., Flack, S.M.ChemRisk, Inc.8:45 AM WAM-A.2A Review of the World’s First Test of an Atomic Bomb (TrinitySite, July 16, 1945) and Potential Radiation Exposures toResidents of New MexicoWidner, T.E., Flack, S.M.ChemRisk, Inc.9:00 AM WAM-A.3Risk Analysis in Response to Community Opposition toHousing Development Based on Strontium-90 in Soil andConstruction DustGreger, L.R.California Department of Health9:15 AM WAM-A.4Evaluation of U.S. Nuclear Power Plant RadiologicalEnvironmental Monitoring ProgramsHarris, J., Miller, D.Purdue University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign9:30 AM WAM-A.5Historic Environmental Thermoluminescent DosimeterReadings at the Hanford SiteAntonio, E., Rathbone, B., Poston, T.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory9:45 AM WAM-A.6Spatial Variability of Partition Coefficients for Radionuclidesat the Savannah River SiteGrogan, K., Kaplan, D.I., Fjeld, R.A., DeVol, T.A., Coates,J.T.Clemson University, Savannah River National Laboratory10:00 AM WAM-A.7Semi-Automated Areal Survey SystemHensley, J., Harcek, B., Nichelson, S.*, Pugh, D.AFIOH/SDR10:15 AM BREAK

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10:45 AM WAM-A.8Review of Radioactive Materials Released from ProductionReactors and Public Exposures Dua, S., Mwaisela-Rose, J., Lagos, L., Roelant, D.,Srivastava, R.Florida International University11:00 AM WAM-A.9The Analysis of Contaminated HEPA FiltersLeBaron, G., Bates, J., Woolery, W.*Fluor Hanford, US Department of Energy11:15 AM WAM-A.10Evaluating Radioactive Air Emissions from a Minor Sourceunder Rad-NESHAPAnderson, K.I., Fuehne, D.P.*Los Alamos National Laboratory11:30 AM WAM-A.11Development of a Tritium Dilution Factor from MeasuredLaboratory Emissions and Localized Ambient Air SamplingBarfuss, B., Barnett, J., Fritz, B.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory11:45 AM WAM-A.12Comparison of Modeled Radionuclide Doses and AirConcentrations in the Environment Using the CAP88-PCSoftwareRhoads, K., Aaberg, R.L., Staven, L.H., Rokkan, D.J.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Fluor Hanford, Inc.

8:15 AM-NOON A106

WAM-B: Accelerator Section SessionCo-Chairs: Kamran Vaziri, Scott Walker

8:15 AM WAM-B.1Accelerator Shielding at High Energy Accelerators: Past toPresentSullivan, A.H. (G. William Morgan Lecturer)CERN (Retired)(Presented by R. Thomas)9:00 AM WAM-B.2High Energy Activation Foils In a High Energy NeutronBeamWalker, L.S., James, M., Nakao, N., Oostens, J.*Los Alamos National Laboratory, Fermi National Laboratory,Campbellsville University9:15 AM WAM-B.3Confirmatory Measurements for Radioactive Air Productionat Stanford Linear Accelerator CenterKerimbaev, M., Liu, J.Stanford Linear Accelerator Center9:30 AM WAM-B.4Search For Additional Sources of Tritium in the NuMI TunnelVaziri, K.Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

WEDNESDAY9:45 AM WAM-B.5Estimation of Shielding and Radiation Dose for a Pre-Separator Area for Rare Isotope Production via ProjectileFragmentationBaek, I., Ronningen, R., Bollen, G.Michigan State University10:00 AM WAM-B.6Initial Operating Experience at the Spallation NeutronSourceGregory, D.Oak Ridge National Laboratory10:15 AM BREAK10:45 AM WAM-B.7Shielding Requirements for National Synchrotron LightSource - II Job, P.K., Casey, W.R.*Brookhaven National Laboratory11:00 AM WAM-B.8Monitoring Stray Neutrons with Stilbene Detectors EfficientlyBrodsky, A.Georgetown University11:15 AM WAM-B.9Some Operational Experiences with the PersonnelDosimetry Program at Stanford Linear Accelerator Center(SLAC)Tran, H., Liu, J.Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC)11:30 AM WAM-B.10Testing of a Novel Shielding Material in High Energy ParticleBeamsShannon, M., Burgett, E., Hertel, N., Blaylock, D., Burns, K.,Dewji, S., Lobracco, C., Howell, R., Harrison, C., Grulke, E.Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University School ofMedicine, University of Kentucky 11:45 AM WAM-B.11The Response Change of Radiation DetectionInstrumentation to a Magnet Field from a Dipole MagnetWalker, L.S., Justus, A., Olsher, R., Gordon, L.Los Alamos National LaboratoryNOON Accelerator Section Business Meeting

8:30-11:45 AM B110-112

WAM-C: Internal Dosimetry and BioassayCo-Chairs: Elizabeth Brackett and Tim Lynch

8:30 AM WAM-C.1Using Energy Response Data for Portal Monitors to Createa Physical Basis for the Selection of Radiation Sources usedto Mimic a Specific Mixture of Dry Activated Waste in INPO-Mandated Phantom Tests when Replacing Annual WholeBody Counts with Use of Portal MonitorsHubble, H.Georgia Institute of Technology

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8:45 AM WAM-C.2Acute Toxicity of Uranium: A Brief Review with SpecialReference to ManKathren, R., Burklin, R.Washington State University, Areva NP, Inc.9:00 AM WAM-C.3Radiation Measurements Made in Belarus during the FirstFew Weeks Following the Chornobyl AccidentZhukova, O., Podgaiskaya, M., Germenchuk, M., Bouville,A., Luckyanov, N., Voillequé, P., Drozdovitch, V.*Republican Center of Radiation Control and EnvironmentalMonitoring, Minsk, Belarus, National Cancer Institute, MJPRisk Assessment, Inc.9:15 AM WAM-C.4Modeling a Coaxial Germanium System Response toBOMAB Phantom ActivityLynch, T., Traub, R.Battelle, Pacific NW Division9:30 AM WAM-C.5Calibration of the HMLs Lung Counter as a Bone Counter,using a Knee PhantomKramer, G., Hauck, B., Capello, K.*Health Canada9:45 AM BREAK10:15 AM WAM-C.6Study of the Influence of Biokinetics of Radionuclides on theCalibration Coefficient of in vivo Counting by Monte CarloSimulationBlanchardon, E., Molokanov, A., Kramer, G., Franck, D.,Lamart, S.*IRSN, France, Institute of Biophysics, Moscow, HealthCanada10:30 AM WAM-C.7The StandFast Whole Body Counter and the Sliced BOMABPhantom: Efficiency as a Function of Number of Sourcesand Energy Modelled by MCNP5Kramer, G., Capello, K.Health Canada10:45 AM WAM-C.8The Variation of Dose to the Respiratory Tract Following theInhalation of 1 ALI of PlutoniumTraub, R.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory11:00 AM WAM-C.9Thoron Exposure and Lung Dose at a Rare EarthProcessing Facility near BangkokHarley, N., Chittaporn, P., Wanitsooksumbut, W.New York University School of Medicine, Thai, OAEP, NewYork University11:15 AM WAM-C.10Efficiency Calibration of Bed Type Whole Body CounterUsing Monte Carlo Simulations and Application to IntakeEstimation of I-131Kim, J., Choi, H., Lee, B., Lim, Y.*, Kim, C.Radiation Health Research Institute, South Korea

WEDNESDAY11:30 AM WAM-C.11Dose Assessment and Distrubution Map for Radon inDwellings of North-West IranHadad, K., Mehdizadeh, S.Shiraz University, Iran

8:30-11:45 AM B113-114

WAM-D: Homeland SecurityChair: Bill Rhodes

8:30 AM WAM-D.1Los Alamos National Laboratory Project Recovers U.S.-Origin Neutron Sources from AustraliaTompkins, A.Los Alamos National Laboratory-Off-site Source RecoveryProject8:45 AM WAM-D.2Global Orphan Source Recovery Strategy andImplementationMac Kenzie, C.International Atomic Energy Agency, Austria9:00 AM WAM-D.3Information Counter-Terrorism for Health PhysicistsVan Cleef, D.ORTEC9:15 AM WAM-D.4National Security, Health Physics and the Law ofUnintended Consequences or Loose Lips... (Still) Sink Ships Mansfield, W., Sprague, D.*Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory9:30 AM WAM-D.5Emergency Response Plans - How Fears May Affect RealityJohnson, R.Radiation Safety Academy9:45 AM WAM-D.6Federal Radiological Emergency Response AssetsGroves, K.L., Maiello, M.S2-Sevorg Services, LLC, Wyeth10:00 AM BREAK10:30 AM WAM-D.7Implementation of Increased Controls Order (EA-05-090)Brown, D., Woods, S.Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.10:45 AM WAM-D.8Dosimetric Characterization and Monte Carlo Verification foran Active, Non-Intrusive Inspection SystemOzcan, I., Chandler, K., Ankrah, M., Smith, M., Spaulding,R., Farfan, E.Idaho State University, Savannah River National Laboratory11:00 AM WAM-D.9Risk from Low Energy Radionuclide DispersalWaller, E., Perera, S., Erhardt, L., Haslip, D.University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Defence R&DCanada Ottawa

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11:15 AM WAM-D.10Technical Assistance to First Responders Pilot ProjectO’Connell, T. F.Massachusetts11:30 AM WAM-D.11Does Wearable Radiation Shielding Have to Break theBank?Hubble, H., Shannon, M., Hertel, N.Georgia Insitute of Technology

8:30-11:45 AM B115-116

WAM-E: Joint CRSO and RSO Special SessionCo-Chairs: Jim Schweitzer and Andy Miller

8:30 AM WAM-E.1RSO’s - A Former Regulator’s PerspectivePaperiello, C.Talisman International8:45 AM WAM-E.2Digital Radiation SafetyJackson, A., Peck, D.Henry Ford Health System9:00 AM WAM-E.3Radiation Safety and Emergency ManagementBravenec, J., Schumacher, T., Tuttle, B.Veterans Affairs Medical Center9:15 AM WAM-E.4Electronic Distribution and Review of Protocols for RadiationSafety Committee ReviewRichard, M.Indiana University Medical Center9:30 AM WAM-E.5Small Program, Big NeedsFisher, S.A.California State University, Fullerton9:45 AM BREAK10:15 AM WAM-E.6Decommissioning A Thorium-232 FacilityStraccia, F.Radiation Safety & Control Services, Inc.10:30 AM WAM-E.7Radiation Safety Aspects of FluoroscopyJacob, N.Rhode Island Hospital

WEDNESDAY10:45 AM WAM-E.8The Effectiveness of a Radiological Emergency Plan forCoordinating the Response to a Major Material LicenseeFacility FireDeSisto, M.A., Smith, L.R.*, Sirr, G., Gillis, E., Romero, E.,Cobbe, D., Anderson, G.H., Priddle, D., Sheehan, J.PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Siences, Boston11:15 AM WAM-E.9A Leaking Sr-90 Sealed Source: Discovery, Resolution andLessons LearnedDupré, S., Elwood, S.Princeton University

11:45 AM RSO Section Business Meeting

2:30-5:00 PM A105

WPM-A: EnvironmentalCo-Chairs: Bernd Kahn and Robert A. Fjeld

2:30 PM WPM-A.1Quantitative Comparison of Sample Preparation Methodsfor Alpha SpectrometryStock, S., Gostic, J., Czerwinski, K., Sudowe, R.University of Nevada, Las Vegas2:45 PM WPM-A.2Evaluation of Total Effective Dose Equivalent Due toNaturally Occurring Radioactive Materials using ResidualRadioactivity (RESRAD) CodeBeauvais, Z., Kearfott, K.University of Michigan3:00 PM WPM-A.3Mapping of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials andIndoor Radon Gas Concentrations with Population and LandType in Several North Central Mountain States Laird, J., Beauvais, Z., Whetstone, Z., Kearfott, K.University of Michigan 3:15 PM WPM-A.4The Mobility of Radiocesium and Plutonium in Roach Lakein Southern NevadaTabriz, M., Higley, K., Hodge, V., Steinberg, S.Oregon State University, University of Nevada Las Vegas3:30 PM BREAK4:00 PM WPM-A.5Determination of Cs-137 and Sr-90 in SelectedSoutheastern Idaho WatershedsBeitollahi, M., Gesell, T., Dunker, R., Kimmel, C.Idaho State University4:15 PM WPM-A.6Continuous Radionuclide Water Quality AnalysisGibb, R., Hanlon, J., Melnick, S., Salazar, D., Trelease, A.,Caracappa, P.Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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4:30 PM WPM-A.7U-Series Concentration in Surface and Ground Hadad, K., Doulatdar, R.Shiraz University, Iran4:45 PM WPM-A.8Post-Chernobyl Kiev in October 1986Thomas, R.California

2:30-4:30 PM A106

WPM-B: BioeffectsChair: David Hearnsberger

2:30 PM WPM-B.1A Proposed Ultra-Low Level Radiation Biology ResearchFacility at the Carlsbad, New Mexico, Waste Isolation PilotPlant (WIPP)Gomez, L., Brenner, D., Raabe, O.Orion International Technologies, Inc., Columbia University,University of California, Davis2:45 PM WPM-B.2Variation in Gamma Emitter Concentration in Urine in a HighBackground RegionZhang, R., Crawford, E., Johnson, T.Colorado State Univeristy3:00 PM WPM-B.3A 1311 Biokinetic Model with Application to HyperthyroidPatientsMelo, D., Bouville, A., Simon, S., Brill, B., Zanzonico, P.,Stabin, M.National Cancer Institute, Vanderbilt University, MemorialSloan-Kettering Cancer3:15 PM BREAK3:45 PM WPM-B.4A Report from the BiodosEPR-2006 Consensus Committeeon Biodosimetric Methods to Evaluate Acute RadiationDoses at Short Times After ExposureSwartz, H., Schauer, D.Dartmouth Medical Center, NCRP4:00 PM WPM-B.5A Report from the BiodosEPR-2006 Consensus Committeeon Biodosimetric Methods to Evaluate Radiation Doses atLong Times After ExposureSimon, S.National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health4:15 PM WPM-B.6Photochemical Internalization Enhanced Delivery ofBleomycin in Rat Glioma CellsKharkhuu, K., Paulissen, S., Hirschberg, H., Madsen, S.University of Nevada, Las Vegas, University of California,Irvine

WEDNESDAY

2:30-5:00 PM B113-114

WPM-C: Emergency ResponseInstrumentation

Chair: Ken Krieger

2:30 PM WPM-C.1Evaluation of Three Portal Monitors for the Screening of theGeneral Public: Advantages and DisadvantagesKramer, G., Hauck, B., Capello, K.Health Canada2:45 PM WPM-C.2The United States Department of Energy’s AerialMeasurement SystemMarianno, C.M., Hendricks, T.J.Remote Sensing Laboratory3:00 PM WPM-C.3Using Handheld Detectors to Assess Internal Dose After aRadiological Dispersion DeviceLoBracco, C., Hutchinson, J., Hertel, N.Georgia Tech3:15 PM WPM-C.4Developing a Rapid Screening Method for 90SrContamination in UrineCrawford, E., LaRosa, J., Johnson, T.Colorado State University, National Institute of Standardsand Technology, Gaithersburg, CSU3:30 PM BREAK4:00 PM WPM-C.5Detector Measurement-to-Activity Conversion Coefficientsfor First Responders and First Receivers to a RadiologicalDispersion Event using Stylized and Tomographic ModelsHurtado, J., Ambrose, R., Lee, C., Bolch, W.University of Florida4:15 PM WPM-C.6Training Emergency Responders to Use a ColorimetricDosimeterDesrosiers, A., Lewis, D.Dade Moeller & Associates, International SpecialtyProducts, Inc.4:30 PM WPM-C.7Potential Use of Personal Portable Electronic Devices forRetrospective Dosimetry Following a Large NeutronExposure Simpson, D., Schwarz, D., Popp, D., McDonald, D.Bloomsburg University, Penn State University4:45 PM WPM-C.8Explosives Detection Using Fast NeutronsLehnert, A., Whetstone, Z., Zak, T., Kearfott, K.University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

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2:45-4:45 PM B115-116

WPM-D: Radiation Safety Without BordersCo-Chairs: Amir Mohagheshi and Howard Dickson

2:45 PM WPM-D.1History of Radiation Safety Without Borders ProgramDickson, H.EG&G3:00 PM WPM-D.2Radiation Safety Standards in Developing Countries: LatinAmerican and the Caribbean Experiences.Borras, C.Washington, DC3:15 PM WPM-D.3The South Texas Chapter’s Radiation Safety WithoutBorder’s Visit to Costa RicaEmery, R., Felknor, S.University of Texas, Houston3:30 PM WPM-D.4Insight into Nuclear Science and Technology Programs inLatin AmericaLopez, J.A., Puig, D.E.University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas,Asociacion Uruguaya de RadioProteccion3:45 PM BREAK4:00 PM WPM-D.5International Outreach OpportunitiesGilley, D.Florida State Department of Health4:15 PM WPM-D.6Helping African Countries Find Solutions for RadioactiveWastesRobertson, G.Washington State Department of Health4:30 PM WPM-D.7Appriasal of the Radiation Authority in Viet NamWainhouse, L.Washington State Department of Health

2:30-5:00 PM A103 and A104

CRSO Sessions 1 and 2See the CRSO website www.crso.org for updated information.

WEDNESDAY

2:30-5:00 PM B119

Radioactive Air - NESHAPs MeetingCo-Chairs: Gustavo Vasquez and Matthew Barnett

2:30-5:00 PM B117/118

Movies5:30-6:30 PM A106

HPS Business Meeting

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6:00-8:00 PM Room: DoubleTree Hotel

WPM-E: ADJUNCT TECHNICAL SESSIONAerosol Measurements

Chair: Morgan Cox

6:00 PM WPM-E.1Conversion from Physical to Aerodynamic Diameters forRadioactive AerosolsWhicker, J.Los Alamos National Laboratory6:15 PM WPM-E.2Operational Experience with the Alpha 7L CAM in aPlutonium FacilityWannigman, D.L.Los Alamos National Laboratory6:30 PM WPM-E.3The Canberra iSolo; Can it Accurately MeasureTransuranic (TRU) Activity in Air Filters?Hayes, R.National Security Technologies6:45 PM WPM-E.4Numerical Computation of Particle Collision Rates inDisparate Flow RegimesSajo, E.Louisiana State University7:00 PM WPM-E.5A View of the Two New Comprehensive InternationalElectrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards for NobleGas Monitoring and for Tritium MonitoringCox, M.NIST/DHS7:15 PM WPM-E.6Comparison of Alpha Particle and Gamma Ray Spectrausing Various Radiation Detector Types for Radon andThoron Progeny in the Presence of TransuranicRadionuclidesVoss, J.T.Los Alamos National Laboratory7:30 PM WPM-E.7The Status of American National Standards Institute (ANSI)and IEC Standards for Air Sampling and MonitoringCox, M.NIST/DHS7:45 PM WPM-E.8A Review of the New Textbook on Radioactive AirSamplingMaiello, M.Wyeth Research Lab

THURSDAY7:00-8:00 AM A105CEL7 Training First Responders on RadiologicalDispersal Devices (RRDs) and Improvised Nuclear Devices(INDs)K.L. “Ken” GrovesS2-Sevorg Services, LLC7:00-8:00 AM A106CEL8 Subsurface Soil DCGLsJeffrey LivelyMACTEC8:30 AM-NOON A105

THAM-A: Current Topics in Internal DoseAssessment Special Session

Co-Chairs: Ray Guilmette and Keith Eckerman

8:30 AM THAM-A.1Are All Internal Dose Assessments Created Equally?Guilmette, R.Los Alamos National Laboratory8:45 AM THAM-A.2Dosimetric Quantities and Concepts of Radiation Protection: Eckerman, K.Oak Ridge National Laboratory9:15 AM THAM-A.3Assessment of Individual Doses for Use in EpidemiologicalStudiesBouville, A., Simon, S.National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health9:45 AM BREAK10:00 AM THAM-A.4Dose Assessment for Pu Workers at the Mayak ProductionAssociationRomanov, S.Southern Urals Biophysics Institute, Russia10:30 AM THAM-A.5Challenges and Potential Solutions for Patient Specific DoseReconstruction in Diagnostic and Therapeutic MedicalExposuresBolch, W.E. University of Florida11:00 AM THAM-A.6Occupational Internal DosimetryLa Bone, T. R. MJW Corporation11:30 AM THAM-A.7Dose Reconstruction for Compensation ProgramsToohey, R.Oak Ridge Associated Universities

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8:30 AM-NOON A106

THAM-B: 10 CFR 835Roundtable Session

Co-Chairs: Scott Schwahn, Peter O’Connell and RobertLoesch

On August 10, 2006, the Department of Energy (DOE)announced that it was proposing changes in Title 10, Codeof Federal Regulations, Part 835. Among other changes,fundamental changes in dosimetry have been proposed.The proposed revision updates the dosimetric models anddose terms to be consistent with newer recommendationsfrom the International Commission on RadiologicalProtection (ICRP), including use of updated tissue and radi-ation weighting factors and updated derived air concentra-tion Values. At many DOE facilities, these changes willrequire considerable effort. Aside from the direct impact onDOE facilities, there are questions about how these changeswill impact other programs such as the Department ofEnergy Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP), con-sensus standards groups, and calibration laboratories. Thispanel discussion is intended to provide a forum for partici-pants to ask questions, understand how these changes mayimpact their facilities, and to share methods that will be usedto implement the changes. Department of Energy represen-tatives will be present to assist in the discussion.

It should be recognized that as of the time of thisabstract, the revision to 10 CFR 835 was only proposed. Bythe time of the meeting, the rule may be finalized.

8:30 AM-NOON B110-112

THAM-C: Operational Health PhysicsCo-Chairs: Tara Medich and Jeff Whicker

8:30 AM THAM-C.1Distance Continuing Education On-line: Experiences of theColorado State University Student Chapter of HealthPhysics Society Elder, D., Johnson, T.Colorado State University, Colorado State Univeristy8:45 AM THAM-C.2Records Management: Bridging the Gap betweenOperational Health Physics and Dose ReconstructionGreen, S., Kleinhans, K.Bechtel Jacobs Co. LLC9:00 AM THAM-C.3Dose Reduction in a Positron Emission TomographyChemistry LaboratoryBrunette, J., Jacobson, M.Mayo Clinic9:15 AM THAM-C.4Decontamination of a Fume Hood Contaminated withTritiated ThymidineWalter, K.J., Johnson, T.E.Colorado State University

THURSDAY9:30 AM THAM-C.5Decontamination of Nuclear Medicine Isotopes from HardSurfaces using a Peelable Polymer-based HydrogelEdgington, G. J., O’Neill, M. P.*, Johnson, T. E., Gaul, W. C.,Davidson, M. S., Lee, K. M.Cellular Bioengineering, Inc., Colorado State University,Chesapeake Nuclear Services, Palmetto Health9:45 AM THAM-C.6Aerosol Distribution Inside the Object Shelter: Present DayData, Questions and Explanations.Aryasov, P., Nechaev, S., Tsygankov, N., Dmitrienko, A.Radiation Protection Institute of Ukraine, State EnterpriseChernobyl Nuclear Power Plant10:00 AM BREAK10:30 AM THAM-C.7Estimating the Airborne Contamination Hazard using aHand-Held InstrumentDuran, M., Fanning, M.Los Alamos National Laboratory10:45 AM THAM-C.8The Next Generation Air Particle Detectors for the UnitedStates NavyHayes, R., Marianno, C.NSTec11:00 AM THAM-C.9Sampling and Monitoring Releases of Airborne Radioactivityin the Workplace of Nuclear Facilities: Status of ANSIN13.56 Whicker, J., Hoover, M.Los Alamos National Laboratory, National Institute forOccupational Safety and Health11:15 AM THAM-C.10Repair and Design Modifications of a Source Transfer Tubeat a High-Dose Gamma Irradiation FacilityWilliams, R., McDonald, D.*, Melton, O., Mullins, W., Lynn,D., Blevins, E., Palmateer-Oxenberg, T.US Army White Sands Missile Range, Syndetix Inc., USArmy Developmental Test Command11:30 AM THAM-C.11Alpha Attenuation Due to Dust LoadingDailey, A.Francis Marion University, Savannah River Site11:45 AM THAM-C.12Can Analysis of Bremsstrahlung Energies Help Identify Low-Energy Beta Emitting Radionuclides?Williams, V., Krampert, J., Cook, A.Merck & Co., Inc.

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8:30-9:45 AM B113-114

THAM-D: Emergency ResponseChair: Brooke Buddemeier

8:30 AM THAM-D.1State Radiation Control Program Preparedness andResponse to a Natural DisasterLanza, J., Williamson, J., Goff, R.Florida Department of Health, Mississippi Division ofRadiological Health8:45 AM THAM-D.2US NRC Protective Action Recommendation StudySullivan, R.US Nuclear Regulatory Commission9:00 AM THAM-D.3Evacuations in the Post-Katrina WorldMilligan, P., Jones, J.US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Sandia National Labs9:15 AM THAM-D.4Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for R&D FacilitiesNorton, M.Philotechnics Ltd.9:30 AM THAM-D.5Response to Cesium-137 Contamination of a Steel MillCherry, R., Flynn, C., Krieger, K., Stuckey, W.Earth Tech, Private Consultant, LeTourneau Steel Group

8:30 AM-NOON B115-116

THAM-E: InstrumentationCo-Chairs: Ian Hamilton and Eric Fruchtnicht

8:30 AM THAM-E.1A Three Exposure, High Energy Neutron SpectrometerBurgett, E., Shannon, M.*, Hertel, N., Howell, R.Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University School ofMedicine8:45 AM THAM-E.2Back to the Basic: Conversion of 4-20 mA Analog CurrentSignals to the Information of Interest in Log Scale RangeChiou, H.Washington TRU Solutions, LLC9:00 AM THAM-E.3Proof of Concept for a Digital Phoswich SpectrometerFarsoni, A., Hamby, D.Oregon State University9:15 AM THAM-E.4Calibration of a Charcoal Canister-Based Radon ScreeningSystem Using a Small Radon ChamberCooper, D.E., Harvey, J., Lehnert, A., Kearfott, K.*University of Michigan9:30 AM THAM-E.5Comparison of MCNP and RADSAT for Detector SimulationMcConn Jr, R., Pagh, R., Smith, L.Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

THURSDAY9:45 AM THAM-E.6Comparison of Measured Counting Efficiencies for Carbon-14, Strontium-89, Strontium-90, and Yttrium-90 withEstimates from a Monte Carlo ModelNichols, M., Kahn, B.Georgia Power Environmental Lab, Georgia Tech ResearchInstitute10:00 AM THAM-E.7Application of Direct Dose Detection Technology to HealthPhysicsOswald, R., Hodgson, R.Radiation Detection Company, Inc., Radiation Watch, Ltd. 10:15 AM BREAK10:45 AM THAM-E.8Radiation Safety Aspects of the Neutron SourcesReplacement for the Fissile Mass Flow MonitorRadev, R., Uckan, T., March-Leuba, J., Powell, D., Nelson, D.Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Oak RidgeNational Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory11:00 AM THAM-E.9A “Litmus Paper” DosimeterSavignac, N., Gomez, L., Warner, B.RLP Dosimetry, Caldera Pharmaceuticals11:15 AM THAM-E.10Characterization of Various In Situ Object Counting SystemApertures Wagoner, D.A.Francis Marion University11:30 AM THAM-E.11Development and Testing of a Lanthanum Bromide PortableField Gamma-ray SpectrometerGiles, J., Oertel, C., Roybal, L.Idaho National Laboratory11:45 AM THAM-E.12The Study of High Dose 10MeV Electeron Response ofCaSO4:Dy as Thermoluminescence DosimeterMoini, A.R., Gheisari, D., Mirjalili, G., Gholampoor, M.,Esmaili, J.Yazd University,Iran, Atomic Enargy Organization of Iran,University of Tecnology, Iran

8:30 AM-NOON A103 and A104

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AAHP 3 Homeland Security Instrumentation for theHealth PhysicistBrian ReesLos Alamos National Laboratory

Health physicists are experts in radiation protection, andare frequently one of the people consulted when radioactivematerials are encountered in homeland security situations.While a health physicist is well versed in many aspects of radi-ation protection, they may not be fully aware of the function andfunctioning of the many types of radiation detection and identi-fication equipment being used in homeland security applica-tions. The use of radiation detection equipment will continue toexpand as the concern about radiological or nuclear terrorismcontinues.

This session will describe various types of equipmentused such as: pager-type devices, portal monitors, searchinstruments, and radioisotope identifiers. The session will alsoaddress their function, application, mandated sensitivities, andlimitations.

AAHP CoursesSaturday, July 7, 2007 - 8 AM-5 PM

AAHP 1 Eight-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste OperationsRefresher TrainingJan Johnson, Tetra TechJudson Kenoyer, Dade Moeller & Associates

The objective for this course is to provide annual refresh-er training, as described in 29 CFR 1910.120 (e), for workerswho may be exposed to hazardous substances, health haz-ards, or safety hazards associated with hazardous waste oper-ations. A certificate will be awarded to document compliancewith the refresher training requirement. After completing thecourse, attendees will be able to describe the regulations, guid-ance, and resource materials related to occupational healthand safety for hazardous waste operations and will be familiarwith chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards andtheir mitigation. In addition, hazardous chemical monitoringmethods, use of personal protective equipment, and medicalsurveillance requirements will be discussed. The class will pro-vide participants the opportunity to discuss specific problems inan interactive group setting with fellow professionals in radia-tion and occupational health and safety.

AAHP 2 Emergency Dose AssessmentSteven F. LaVie, Randolph L. Sullivan, Patricia A. MilliganUS NRC Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response

When a radiological emergency occurs at a nuclearpower plant, critical decisions may be necessary concerningprotective actions for persons on the plant site and for the pub-lic beyond the site boundary. These decisions are based onassessments of the potential offsite consequences of the radi-ological emergency. Nuclear power plants have systems andequipment for assessing and monitoring plant systems andeffluent releases to the environment. These plants have devel-oped methods and procedures for equating plant and effluentparameter data to the magnitude of release of radioactivematerials to the environment. The plant's emergency responseorganization includes personnel qualified in performing thesemonitoring and assessments.

This session addresses one of the more significant acci-dent assessments' functions: the assessment of the projecteddoses to people onsite and offsite due to released of radioac-tive material to the environment caused by the radiologicalemergency. Although these assessments are often referred toas dose assessments or dose projections, they are generallybased in part on other accident assessments such as coredame estimates. Reduced to its fundamentals, a dose assess-ment (1) quantifies or estimates the types, forms, and magni-tude of the radioactive materials released, (2) estimates thedispersion of these materials through the environment follow-ing release, and (3) estimates the dose to downwind receptorsfrom the materials transported to their location. This sessionwill provide an overview or review into the process of perform-ing dose assessments.

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Professional Enrichment ProgramSunday, July 8 through Wednesday, July 11, 2007

The Professional Enrichment Program (PEP) provides acontinuing education opportunity for those attending the HealthPhysics Society Annual Meeting. The two hours allotted eachcourse ensure that the subjects can be discussed in greaterdepth than is possible in the shorter programs offered else-where in the meeting.

On Sunday, July 8, a series of 24 courses will be offeredbetween 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

In addition to the above-mentioned sessions for Sunday,five PEP lectures are scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, andWednesday afternoons from 12:15 - 2:15 pm.

Registration for each two-hour course is $60 and is limitedto 60 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Those whoseregistrations are received before the pre-registration deadlinewill be sent confirmation of their PEP course registration.

Students with a current ID card will be admitted free ofcharge to any sessions which still have space available afterthe waiting list has been admitted. Student admission will beon a first-come, first-served basis and will only begin 15 min-

utes after the start of the session to allow for completion of tick-et processing.

Please Note!! Please be on time for your sessions. The lecturer will begin

promptly at the scheduled time. Please allow time for check-in.The HPS reserves the right to schedule a substitute speaker orcancel a session in case the scheduled speaker is unavailable.

Attendees not present at the starting time of the session can-not be guaranteed a space, as empty spaces will be filled from thewait list at that time. Spaces left after the wait list has been admit-ted may be filled with students. If your duties at the meetingcause you to be late for your lecture (e.g., chairing a session),contact the PEP registration desk so that your name can beplaced on the waiver list and your space held.

Refund policyRequests for PEP refunds will be honored if received in

writing byJune 8. All refunds will be issued AFTER the meeting.Exceptions will be handled on a case by case basis.

SUNDAY - 8:00-10:00 AM

PEP 1A Identification and Control of Electromag-netic Fields (0 - 300 GHz) (Part 1 of 3) John LeonowichUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas

For over a hundred years there has been a markeddevelopment and increased utilization of equipment anddevices for industrial, scientific, medical, telecommunica-tions, and military applications that emit one or more typesof non-ionizing radiant energy in the microwave (MW),radiofrequency (RF) and extremely low frequency (ELF)portions of the electromagnetic spectrum (i.e., 0 - 300GHz). At the same time, there has been a growing con-cern in government agencies, industry, and professionalsocieties as well as among the public regarding the possi-ble health hazards associated with the development, man-ufacture, and operation of devices that emit electromagnet-ic radiant energy in this frequency range. To addressthese concerns, private scientific organizations and gov-ernment agencies have developed exposure guidance andconsensus standards to protect workers and the publicagainst possible hazards. This course will review safetyissues associated with this extremely broad portion of theelectromagnetic spectrum, which covers everything from“batteries” to “heat lamps”, or “DC to daylight”.

These fields are alleged to have a number of longterm health effects, most notably cancer. The presentcontroversy surrounding wireless communications, low fre-quency fields, and new non-lethal weapons technology willbe explored. Exposure criteria of the Institute of Electricaland Electronic Engineers (ANSI/IEEE-2006), the AmericanConference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists(ACGIH), as well as the International Commission for Non-ionizing Radiation (ICNIRP) will be reviewed. There willbe extensive discussion on how to establish appropriatecontrol measures based on calculations and field measure-

ments. At the end of this PEP, the student will understandthe proven health risks associated with these fields and willbe able to explain risks to the concerned layman. Casestudies will be presented to aid in the understanding of theactual risks of exposure to these fields. Multimedia pre-sentations, class discussions, and equipment demonstra-tions will be used to present the material.

PEP 1B Medical Internal Dose Calculations – CurrentMethods and ToolsMike StabinVanderbilt University

Methods for performing internal dose calculations inmedical applications are undergoing rapid change.Traditional mathematical model-based internal dose calcu-lations are being replaced with significantly more realisticstandardized models, and patient-specific dose calcula-tions, principally for therapy applications, are coming ofage. Calculation of internal dose estimates from animal orhuman data sets requires knowledge of a number of impor-tant principles and relationships in kinetic analysis anddose assessment, and knowledgeable use of availablesoftware tools. Adjustments to traditional dose calculationsbased on patient-specific measurements are routinelyneeded, especially in therapy calculations, for marrowactivity (based on measured blood parameters), organmass (based on volumes measured by ultrasound orComputed Tomography (CT)), and other variables. Moredata and resources are becoming available through theinternet, and the power and speed of available tools isincreasing rapidly. This program will give an overview ofcurrent tools and common practice in internal dose assess-ment in nuclear medicine, with practical examples workedout in several important areas of application. A brief discus-sion will be included of current issues in radiation biologythat are pertinent to the interpretation of calculated doseestimates.

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PEP 1C Neutron Dosimetry Joe McDonaldPacific Northwest National Laboratory (EmeritusLaboratory Fellow)

The determination of dose equivalent in neutron fieldsis complex, but necessary, in a number of working environ-ments. Neutrons represent a radiological hazard in nuclearpower plants, accelerator facilities, source fabrication facil-ities, the transportation and storage of nuclear waste,reprocessing of nuclear fuel and nuclear physics research.

Neutrons are not generally considered to be an envi-ronmental radiation protection problem, but aircrew andastronauts are exposed to the cosmic neutron flux.

Neutron dosimetry is more complex than photon(gamma-ray, x-ray and bremsstrahlung) dosimetry. Thereasons for this increased complexity include: the widerange of neutron energies encountered in workplaces suchas nuclear power reactors and high energy research accel-erators. The neutron energies can extend over more thanten orders of magnitude. Neutrons are nearly alwaysaccompanied by photons, therefore some method for sep-arately determining the effects of these two radiations maybe needed. The interactions of neutrons with materialsused as detectors are complex because of the nature ofthe neutron cross sections in various elements. In addition,the elements in the materials used to fabricate neutrondetectors and dosimeters are nearly always significantlydifferent from the elements present in biological tissues.This complication requires the use of conversion coeffi-cients to determine the dose equivalent in tissue, and itexplains why there are no perfect neutron dosimeters.Nevertheless, there are many useful, practical and accu-rate neutron dosimeters and area survey instruments thatcan be used in various situations to measure quantitiesappropriate for determining neutron dose equivalent ordose equivalent rate.

The accurate determination of ambient and personaldose equivalents in neutron fields requires the proper useof appropriate radiological quantities and units, knowledgeof the dose equivalent response of the personal dosimetersand area survey meters employed, measurement or calcu-lation of the fluence spectrum in the workplace and the flu-ence spectrum of the reference radiation used to calibratethe survey instruments and personal dosimeters. ThisPEP class will present information on the physical anddosimetric properties of neutrons, quantities and units,conversion coefficients, sources of neutrons, neutroninstruments and dosimeters, and calibration procedures.

PEP 1D Saving Lives and Changing Family Histories:Appropriate Utilization of in utero Radiation RiskEstimates from Human and Animal Studies in Order toCounsel Pregnant Women Who have been Exposed toIonizing RadiationRobert BrentA.I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE andThomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.

It is accepted that exposures during pregnancy toacute, high doses of ionizing radiation can result in congen-ital malformations, mental retardation, growth retardation

as well as hypothetically increasing the risk of the develop-ment of malignancy later in life. The controversies haveinvolved the determination of the no-effect dose for con-genital malformations and mental retardation and the quan-titative risk estimate for the development of cancer of vari-ous types. Three other questions that will be addressedare: 1) Does fractionation and protraction of the radiationdecrease the developmental radiation risks? 2) Is the con-cept of the “all or none phenomenon” a valid principle, inspite of the fact that some investigators have criticized it?In other words, is the very early embryo less likely to bemalformed following ionizing radiation exposures? 3) Canthe embryo be significantly affected if the mother isexposed to radiation but the embryo is not exposed?

Our laboratory has pursued answers to these ques-tions from animal models; utilizing exposures of ionizingradiation in the diagnostic range and above, and by review-ing the human radiation literature. Because the risk ofreproductive effects is low at low exposures, it is importantto utilize very large numbers of animals in order to obtainstatistically reliable results. Late-gestation and earlyneonatal exposures in the rat should be performedbecause that is the stage of neuronal proliferation andmigration that is equivalent to the most sensitive stage forthe induction of mental retardation in the human; namely,from the 8th to the 15th week post-conception. The thresh-old dose for major malformations, growth retardation andmeasurable CNS (central nervous system) effects) couldbe determined. These thresholds were approximately 0.2Gy (20 rad) during the most sensitive stages of mammalianorganogenesis. New information from clinical studies cor-relates quite well with the animal studies. Since most diag-nostic radiological studies involve exposures below 0.1 Gyand the threshold dose for reproductive effects is signifi-cantly greater than 0.1 Gy, we now have more reliableinformation in order to perform appropriate clinical counsel-ing. The vast majority of diagnostic radiological proceduresdoes not represent a measurable risk for congenital malfor-mations, miscarriage and mental retardation and representa hypothetical carcinogenic risk far below the spontaneousrisk.

The difficulties of providing scientifically appropriatecounseling will be discussed using examples submitted tothe HPS ATE website.

PEP 1E EH&S “Boot Camp” for University and HospitalRadiation Safety Professionals: A Unique 3 Part PEPCourse Series: Basics of Fire & Life Safety and RiskManagement & Insurance (Part 1 of 3)Robert Emery, Bruce Brown and Michael CharltonThe University of Texas Health Science Center at SanAntonio

It is currently quite rare for organizations to maintainstand-alone radiation safety programs. Resource con-straints and workplace complexities have served as a cat-alyst for the creation of comprehensive environmentalhealth & safety (EH&S) programs, which include amongother health and safety aspects, radiation safety programs.Unfortunately, many of these consolidations were notaccompanied by formal staff training efforts to instill an

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understanding of the areas now aligned with the radiationsafety function. This situation is unfortunate because whenarmed with a basic understanding of the other safety pro-grams, the radiation safety staff can provide improved cus-tomer service and address many simple issues before theybecome major problems. This unique ProfessionalEnrichment Program (PEP) series is designed to addressthis shortcoming by providing an overview of a number ofkey aspects of EH&S programs, from the perspective ofpracticing radiation safety professionals who now areinvolved in a broader set of health and safety issues. ThePEP series will consist of three 2 hour segments:

* Part 1 will address the “Basics of Fire & Life Safety”and “Risk Management & Insurance”. Included in the fire &life safety segment will be a discussion on the basic ele-ments of the life safety code and the fire detection and sup-pression systems. The requirements for means of egresswill also be discussed. The risk management & insuranceportion of the session will address the issues of retrainedrisks (those which are not covered by insurance) and trans-ferred risks (those covered by a financial vehicle), and howthese aspects impact EH&S operations.

* Part 2 will examine the “Basics of Biological &Chemical Safety” and “Security 101 for Radiation SafetyProfessionals”. During the first part of this session, theclassification of infectious agents and the various assignedbiosafety levels will be discussed. Aspects of chemicalexposures, exposure limits, and monitoring and controlstrategies will also be discussed. The second part of thesession will focus on security as it is applied in hospital anduniversity settings. Various strategies employed to improvesecurity controls will also be presented.

* Part 3 will focus on “Measuring and DisplayingRadiation Protection Program Metrics That Matter (toManagement)”. Radiation protection programs typicallyaccumulate data and documentation so that regulatory offi-cials can assess compliance with established regulations.The implicit logic associated with this activity is that compli-ance equates to an acceptable level of safety. But in thisera of constricted resources, mere regulatory complianceis no longer sufficient to justify all necessary programmaticresources. Radiation protection programs are now expect-ed to readily demonstrate how they add tangible value tothe core missions of an organization. The demonstration ofthis value is expected to be in the form of some sort of per-formance metrics, but this is an area in which many radia-tion safety professionals have not been trained. The issueis further compounded by the need to display the metricinformation in manners that are but succinct and com-pelling, yet another area where formal training is often lack-ing. This session will first describe a variety of possibleradiation protection program performance measures andmetrics, and then will focus on the display of the informa-tion in ways that clearly convey the intended message.Actual before and after data display “make-overs” will bepresented and ample time will be provided for questions,answers, and discussion.

Each PEP segment is designed so that participantscan take any session individually, although the maximumeducational benefit will be derived from the participation in

all three sessions. The particular topics included in the PEPseries have been consistently identified as extraordinarilyuseful to participants in the highly successful week-long“University of Texas EH&S Academy”. Ample time will beallotted for questions answers and discussion, and eachsegment will be supplemented with key reference informa-tion.

PEP 1F ON ALERT: Post 9/11 Integrated EmergencyPlanningLawrence T. DauerMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

In the post 9/11 period, there has been a coordinatedcountry-wide effort to improve response systems and todevelop the prevention, preparedness, recovery, and miti-gation capabilities of Federal, State, local, private-sector,and non-governmental organizations. A National IncidentManagement System has been developed to encourage allparties to work together effectively and efficiently to pre-pare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domesticincidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity, includ-ing acts of catastrophic terrorism. Historically, healthphysics and radiation safety staffs have played centralroles in individual site, local community, and state/nationalemergency response planning and events.

This PEP will present an overview of the current inte-grated emergency planning processes. It is the intent ofthe course to provide the radiation safety officer or radia-tion safety professional with tools necessary to respond toall emergencies within the current incident response frame-work. This PEP will include both didactic and interactiveelements. The following topics will be covered:

1) What would I do if? (workshop/drill); 2) What’s so bad about that? (hazard vulnerability and

assessment);3) Knowledge itself is power (chemical, biological,

radiological, nuclear, and explosion facts)4) Hiking up the chain of command (incident com-

mand systems)5) I love it when a plan comes together (practical

emergency planning and administration tips)6) It is all people stuff (the psychology of disaster).

PEP 1G Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Assess-ment of Materials and Equipment Manual (MARSAME):Overview and Current Status Carl GogolakConsultant

The Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Assessmentof Materials and Equipment (MARSAME) is a supplementto the Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and SiteInvestigation Manual (MARSSIM). Like MARSSIM,MARSAME is a joint effort by the Department of Defense(DOD), Department of Energy (DOE), EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA), and Nuclear RegulatoryCommission (NRC). A workshop on the draft MARSAMEmanual was conducted at the HPS midyear meeting inKnoxville just as the document was being released for pub-lic comment.

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documenting surveys to determine proper disposition ofmaterial and Equipment (M&E). Examples of M&E includemetals, concrete, tools, equipment, piping, conduit, furni-ture, and dispersible bulk materials such as trash, rubble,roofing materials, and sludge. Liquids, gases, and solidsstored in containers (e.g., drums of liquid, pressurized gascylinders, containerized soil) are also included in the scopeof this document. Release (including clearance) and inter-diction are types of disposition options in MARSAME.

The purpose of this supplement is to provide informa-tion for the design and implementation of technically defen-sible surveys for disposition of M&E. MARSAME providesinformation on selecting and properly applying dispositionsurvey strategies and selecting measurement methods.The data quality objectives (DQO) process is used forselecting the best disposition survey design based on theselected disposition option, action level, description of theM&E (e.g., size, accessibility, component materials), anddescription of the radioactivity (e.g., radionuclides, types ofradiation, surficial versus volumetric activity). Detailedinformation on the DQO Process can be found in EPAQA/G-4 (EPA 2006a), MARSSIM Appendix D, and MAR-LAP Appendix B. This supplement describes a number ofdifferent approaches for performing technically defensibledisposition surveys and provides information for optimizingsurvey designs.

Disposition surveys may be performed as a singleevent or as part of a routine process. Single event disposi-tion surveys are usually performed once in association witha specific project. Surveying a backhoe at the completionof a decommissioning project is one example of a singleevent disposition survey. Routine process disposition sur-veys are usually associated with ongoing tasks where sim-ilar surveys are performed repeatedly. One example of aroutine process disposition survey would be a radiologicalsurvey of tools prior to removal from a controlled area at anuclear facility. Both single event and routine process typesof surveys are included in the scope of MARSAME.

Case studies highlight the MARSAME gradedapproach including Initial Assessment, Inputs to theDecision Rule, Survey Design, Survey Implementation,and Survey Results Assessment.

PEP 1H Medical Health Physics RefresherMike CharltonUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at SanAntonio

The dynamic medical health physics setting mandatescontinual review of current practices. The medical healthphysics environment has drastically changed over therecent past with new applications, new imaging modalities,and a new regulatory structure. This continual evolutionmakes it challenging for the practicing medical healthphysicist to remain abreast of current issues. This contin-uing education session will review recent regulatorychanges, highlight commonly observed radiation-produc-ing device deficiencies, review a typical PET/CT shieldingproblem, and discuss recent medical irradiator securityissues. Ideas for improving medical health physics pro-

grams focusing on training, example shielding calculations,medical health physics safety surveys, and commonlyobserved medical health physics issues are provided.Attendees will have the opportunity to ask medical healthphysics questions and exchange key successes thatworked in their environment with the speaker.

Medical Health Physics Refresher:1. The University of Texas Health Science Center at

San Antonio maintains the only medical health physicsgraduate program in Texas. This novel program empha-sizes the tangible relationship between physicians, medicalphysicists, and health physicist in the conduct of medicine.

2. This refresher course was developing through lec-tures given to assist health physics students and radiologyresidents prepare for national board examinations.

3. Dr. Charlton was awarded the 2006 Teacher of theYear Award in UTHSCSA Radiology and the first non-clini-cian to receive the award in more than a decade.

SUNDAY - 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

PEP 2A Non-ionizing Radiation: An Overview ofIncoherent Non-ionizing Radiation Hazards (Part 2 of 3)Tom JohnsonColorado State University

Incoherent non-ionizing radiation (NIR) hazards canbe encountered by health physicists, but are not typicallyaddressed in any formal education program. This coursewill provide a basic overview of incoherent NIR hazards.Examples of some common situations will be provided anddiscussed. Course attendees will learn the basic terminol-ogy and nomenclature, spectral region designations, regu-latory framework, biological effects and consensus guid-ance. The recommended exposure limits for this type ofNIR will be a key part of the class. After completing thiscourse, attendees will be conversant in which standardsapply for some different types of sources, and specific haz-ards associated with incoherent NIR.

While some knowledge of NIR may be helpful, bothexperienced and novice health physicists with safety inter-ests or responsibilities in this area will benefit from thiscourse.

PEP 2B RDD/IND Awareness Training for FirstRespondersKen GrovesDOE-National Nuclear Security Administration

This class will familiarize the health physicist withissues that are discussed with First Responders (fire fight-ers, EMTs, HAZMAT and Law Enforcement personnel) whoneed a basic concept of how to effectively respond to aRadiological Dispersal Device (RDD) or an ImprovisedNuclear Device (IND) incident. This training is normallytaught in a four-hour four-module training session byDepartment of Energy (DOE) Radiological AssistanceProgram (RAP) health physicists in DOE RAP Region 4(AZ, NM, TX OK & KS).

In this PEP session you will get a copy of thePowerPoint presentation used for the DOE RAP Region 4Training and background on how over the last 3 years this

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training has been useful in training First Responders inDOE RAP Region 4. Additional radiological emergencytraining material will be discussed and made available tothe PEP students.

PEP 2C Advances in Customized Phantoms andOrgan Models for Medical Dosimetry Studies – Stylizedto Voxel to HybridWesley BolchUniversity of Florida

In this presentation, we will explore past, present, andfuture modeling techniques needed for customized esti-mates of radiation organ dose to medical patients. In their2005 report, the BEIR VII committee recommends thatfuture studies on radiation risks should give priority toprospective assessments and medical follow up ofpatients, particularly children, undergoing present-dayhigh-dose fluoroscopy and CT imaging. Such studieswould ideally benefit from computational phantoms of thepatient that can be customized to their unique internalanatomy and body morphometry, without reliance on refer-ence phantoms as is current practice. We will discussspecific and customized dose models for the radiosensitivetissues of the skeleton, and follow with the movement awayfrom equation-based anatomic phantoms to more anatom-ically realistic voxel-based phantoms. Finally, the conceptof a hybrid phantom is introduced which provides for theanatomic realism of a voxel phantom, while retaining themodeling flexibility of an equation-based phantom. Duringthe present, methods for assessing patient doses in diag-nostic radiology, interventional cardiac fluoroscopy, andcomputed tomography will be discussed and reviewed.

PEP 2D Fundamentals of Radiation RiskCommunication for Health Physicists, Dealing with thePublic (Part 1 of 2)Ray JohnsonRadiation Safety Academy

A poll of over 1,400 HPS members during myPresident-elect visits showed that by far the greatest con-cerns of the Society are for the difficulties in public under-standing of radiation issues. Public fears, based on misper-ceptions of radiation risks, are causing wasted manpowerand financial resources on trivial risks. We seem to beloosing ground in our efforts to help people understandradiation. Is there any hope? My answer is YES, absolute-ly. HPs are successful because of the many tools they canapply to solving problems. But, what tools do we have toapply to communication and people issues that are oftenthe greatest day-to-day challenge. HPs can learn a fewsimple tools to become more effective communicators onissues of radiation risks. We will review and practice sev-eral fundamental tools available from the fields of psychol-ogy, behavioral, and communication sciences for practicalhelp in dealing with public understanding of radiation. Manyof these tools have been presented in monthly columns inthe HPS Newsletter “Insights in Communication” from 1994to 2001. A complete set of these articles will be provided.Attendees are requested to bring to the session at leastthree communication scenarios that you would like toaddress in the class.

PEP 2E EH&S “Boot Camp” for University and HospitalRadiation Safety Professionals: A Unique 3 Part PEPCourse Series: Basics of Biological & Chemical Safetyand Security 101 for Radiation Safety Professionals(Part 2 of 3)Robert Emery, Bruce Brown and Michael CharltonThe University of Texas Health Science Center at SanAntonio

See description of PEP 1E for overview all of the 3courses.

Part 2 will examine the “Basics of Biological &Chemical Safety” and “Security 101 for Radiation SafetyProfessionals”. During the first part of this session, theclassification of infectious agents and the various assignedbiosafety levels will be discussed. Aspects of chemicalexposures, exposure limits, and monitoring and controlstrategies will also be discussed. The second part of thesession will focus on security as it is applied in hospital anduniversity settings. Various strategies employed to improvesecurity controls will also be presented.

Each PEP segment is designed so that participantscan take any session individually, although the maximumeducational benefit will be derived from the participation inall three sessions. The particular topics included in the PEPseries have been consistently identified as extraordinarilyuseful to participants in the highly successful week-long“University of Texas EH&S Academy”. Ample time will beallotted for questions answers and discussion, and eachsegment will be supplemented with key reference informa-tion.

PEP 2F Health Physics Aspects of Depleted Uranium(DU)Ronald L. KathrenWashington State University at Tri-Cities, Richland

Interest in potential health effects of depleted uraniumhas intensified because of its use in munitions in the twoGulf Wars and in Kosovo, which have introduced largequantities into the environment, and reports of a so-calledGulf War Syndrome attributable to exposure to DU. ThisPEP course will brief cover the production, uses, chemistryand radiological properties of DU; biokinetics (includingroute of entry), distribution and excretion within the body;acute and chronic chemical toxicity and radiological effects;bioassay and evaluation and assessment of intakes andinternal exposures; and epidemiology.

PEP 2G Occupational Internal Dosimetry Calculations(Part 1 of 2)Tom LaBoneMJW CorporationParticipants interested in this presentation should reg-ister for both Parts 1 and 2.

In this four-hour PEP we will explore the systems ofmodels, approximations, assumptions, and numerical cal-culations that are essential to the practice of internaldosimetry in an occupational setting. Emphasis will beplaced on performing the calculations in class and provid-ing enough information to allow the sufficiently motivatedstudent to do the same at home.

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Perhaps the most fundamental type of calculation isthe dose to organs and tissues from a given intake ofradioactive material. The three dosimetric schemas incommon use today are those of ICRP 30 (and associatedpublications), ICRP 30 as modified in Federal GuidanceReport 11, and ICRP 56 (and associated publications,especially ICRP 66). The dose from an intake of Co-60 willbe calculated from first principles using Mathcad and theopen-source language R. These results will then be com-pared to the output of the specialized computer codesCINDY, IMBA, and DCAL.

The next type of calculation is to predict the content ofa “bioassay compartment.” A bioassay compartment is thecombination of compartments from the biokinetic modelthat correspond to what we think a radiobioassay is meas-uring. The content of the bioassay compartment at a giventime is commonly referred to as an “intake retention frac-tion.” As an example, the intake retention fractions for Co-60 will be calculated using Mathcad and R. These resultswill then be compared to the output of CINDY and IMBAand the tabulations of NUREG/CR-4884 and Potter.

The final type of calculation we will cover is the use ofthe intake retention fractions and the observed bioassaydata to estimate the intake. Although not mathematicallycomplex, this must be considered to be the most interest-ing of all internal dose calculations because of the highdegree of professional judgment often required. Bioassaydata for Co-60 will be evaluated using Mathcad and R.These results will then be compared to the output of CINDYand IMBA.

PEP 2H Review of IATA Requirements for AirTransportation of Radioactive MaterialSean M. AustinRadiation Safety Academy, Inc.

This session will review requirements of theInternational Air Transport Association (IATA) pertaining tothe air transportation of radioactive materials. There havebeen changes to these requirements pertaining to thepreparation of radioactive materials for shipment in except-ed packages. We will review IATA requirements for train-ing of HAZMAT employees, classification of hazardousmaterials, exemptions, normal form and special formradioactive materials, limited quantities of materials, arti-cles and instruments containing a radioactive component,low-specific activity shipments (LSA-I, LSA-II, LSA-III), andsurface contaminated objects (SCO-I and SCO-II). We willreview requirements for radioactive material packagings,marking and labeling packages, placarding vehicles, andcompletion of shipping papers. There will be discussionexplaining the differences between IATA requirements andthe hazardous materials regulations of the U.S.Department of Transportation.

SUNDAY - 2:00-4:00 PM

PEP 3A Laser Safety for Health Physicists (Part 3 of 3)Ben EdwardsDuke University

This course provides an overview of laser physics,biological effects, and hazards, as well as a concise distil-lation of the requirements in the ANSI Z136.1-2007Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers. Course attendeeswill learn practical laser safety principles to assist in devel-oping and conducting laser safety training, performingsafety evaluations, completing hazard calculations, andeffectively managing an institutional laser safety program.While some knowledge of laser hazards will be helpful,both experienced and novice health physicists with lasersafety responsibilities will benefit from this course.Participants should bring a scientific calculator to allow a“walk through” of example pre-worked hazard calculations.Students will also find their own copy of ANSI Z136.1 ahelpful reference.

PEP 3B Design Considerations for IndustrialRadiation ProcessingMark SmithSterigenics International

Industrial irradiators have been in commercial usesince the 1950’s for a variety of applications, including ster-ilization or microbial reduction in medical and pharmaceu-tical supplies and consumer products, microbial reductionand disinfestation of food products, radiation effects stud-ies, chemical and polymer synthesis and modifications,and insect eradication through sterile male release pro-grams. Design of commercial industrial irradiators mayincorporate variations in the type of radiation source beingused, the presentation of product to the radiation field, andmethods for conveying product through the irradiator. Ingeneral, irradiator design is based on the product expectedto be processed and on requirements for uniformity in dosedelivery or volumetric throughput for the facility.

This PEP session will describe design considerationsfor industrial radiation processing facilities, including thechoice of radiation source and the variations possible inproduct presentation. Specific topics will include

* Source-product configuration flexibility in ANSICategory IV gamma irradiators (panoramic in-air irradiationwith source storage underwater), which are most common-ly type of gamma irradiator used in large-scale industrialradiation processing, and the related performance charac-teristics for design variations,

* Product presentation to the radiation source for elec-tron beam irradiators, including considerations of beampenetration and volume throughput,

* Proposed designs for new high-power electronaccelerators that will be used to generate x-rays for highvolume processing applications,

* Design of safety features and interlocks for the vari-ous systems, and

* Considerations for ancillary systems (e.g., irradiatorroom ventilation).

Several variations in system designs will be dis-cussed, with an explanation of advantages and disadvan-

you may pose with a few practical tools that you can easi-ly learn. We will also include practice time in the class tohelp you begin to develop your skills with these tools. Thisclass will build upon tools presented in Part A. Again,attendees are requested to bring at least three communi-cation scenarios for practice with the tools provided in theclass.

PEP 3E EH&S “Boot Camp” for University and HospitalRadiation Safety Professionals: A Unique 3 Part PEPCourse Series: Measuring and Displaying RadiationProtection Program Metrics That Matter (toManagement) (Part 3 of 3)Robert Emery, Bruce Brown and Michael CharltonThe University of Texas Health Science Center at SanAntonio

See description of PEP 1E for overview all of the 3courses.

Part 3 will focus on “Measuring and DisplayingRadiation Protection Program Metrics That Matter (toManagement)”. Radiation protection programs typicallyaccumulate data and documentation so that regulatory offi-cials can assess compliance with established regulations.The implicit logic associated with this activity is that compli-ance equates to an acceptable level of safety. But in thisera of constricted resources, mere regulatory complianceis no longer sufficient to justify all necessary programmaticresources. Radiation protection programs are now expect-ed to readily demonstrate how they add tangible value tothe core missions of an organization. The demonstration ofthis value is expected to be in the form of some sort of per-formance metrics, but this is an area in which many radia-tion safety professionals have not been trained. The issueis further compounded by the need to display the metricinformation in manners that are but succinct and com-pelling, yet another area where formal training is often lack-ing. This session will first describe a variety of possibleradiation protection program performance measures andmetrics, and then will focus on the display of the informa-tion in ways that clearly convey the intended message.Actual before and after data display “make-overs” will bepresented and ample time will be provided for questions,answers, and discussion.

Each PEP segment is designed so that participantscan take any session individually, although the maximumeducational benefit will be derived from the participation inall three sessions. The particular topics included in the PEPseries have been consistently identified as extraordinarilyuseful to participants in the highly successful week-long“University of Texas EH&S Academy”. Ample time will beallotted for questions answers and discussion, and eachsegment will be supplemented with key reference informa-tion.

PEP 3F Photographic Film DosimetryRonald L. KathrenWashington State University at Tri-Cities

Photographic film has historically been used for per-sonnel monitoring and still is widely used today. Thiscourse provides an overview of the basic principles of pho-tographic film dosimetry for beta-and photon radiations and

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tages of each for specific processing applications. In addi-tion, general economic considerations will be included forcomparison among technologies. At the conclusion of thepresentation, persons attending the session are expectedto have an appreciation for different irradiator designs andhow systems may be adapted for specific applications.

Gamma irradiators that meet the definition ofCategory I (self-contained), II (panoramic, dry source stor-age), and III (underwater) under the ANSI classification,and accelerator-based irradiators that meet the IAEA defi-nition of Category I (self-contained) will be mentioned inci-dentally for comparison purposes. Detailed descriptions ofthe design of such systems will not be included in this PEP.

PEP 3C Instrument Selection, Calibration, and Use forUnrestricted ReleaseEd Walker

This presentation shall describe issues that must beconsidered for the detection and evaluation of residualradiation and radioactive material on surfaces of items, onbuilding and land surfaces, and on personnel prior tounconditional release to the public. The discussion willfocus on issues associated with portable radiation detec-tion systems only.

Selection of an appropriate detection system mustconsider the radiation source emissions, source geome-tries, and measurement protocol, e.g. scan vs. fixed pointmeasurements. The presentation will include examples ofthe effects of calibration and check source characteristicswhen applied to the interpretation of field measurements.These effects include source vs. detector geometries, andthe physical characteristics of the fabricated source vs.residual field conditions.

The presentation will also include common field prac-tices that impact the interpretation of field measurementsusing laboratory calibration conditions.

PEP 3D Fundamentals of Radiation RiskCommunication for Health Physicists, Dealing withRadiation Workers (Part 2 of 2)Ray JohnsonRadiation Safety Academy

While most HPs are well prepared to deal with techni-cal issues for implementing a successful radiation safetyprogram, many are not well prepared for communication orpeople issues. Few are trained to deal with issues involv-ing feelings, such as an upset worker, an overly alarmedworker, or an overly complacent worker. Do you know howto deal with anger in the workplace or resistance to safetyprogram requirements? How do you motivate safety pro-gram performance and ALARA, with the carrot or the stick?What do you do when a worker refuses to implement radi-ation safety requirements? How do you deal with theimages that workers may have about the consequences ofexposure to radiation? How do you deal with grievances orunion issues? What about a worker who files a complaintwith the regulatory authorities and threatens legal actions?How do you respond to members of the public who believethat your facility is causing unacceptable radiation expo-sures? How do you answer questions from the newsmedia? We will address these questions and others that

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American Board of Health Physics examination will be pro-vided. Hands-on physical demonstrations will be used todemonstrate statistical calculations such as mean, stan-dard deviation, variance, and sampling. Counting statis-tics, the Chi Square Test and the Student T Test will beincluded. A basic introduction to the principles behindBayesian statistical calculations will be performed using anordinary set of playing cards. If you have questions aboutstatistics and their usage, this session will be of help toyou.

PEP M2 Design, Fabrication, and Use of Anthro-pometric Phantoms for Calibrating Direct In VivoMeasurements of Internally-Deposited Radio-activeMaterialsHenry SpitzUniversity of Cincinnati

Conventional methods for direct, in vivo measurementof internally deposited, photon-emitting radioactive materi-als involve arranging one or more detectors on or near asubject in such a manner to optimize detection of the radi-ation emitted by the radioactive material suspected to bepresent in the body. Calibration factors, which relate theresponse of the detector system to the actual quantity ofradioactive material being detected, are determined bymeasuring a surrogate for the human body which containsa known quantity of radioactive material that is distributedin a manner similar to that expected to be present in thesubject being measured. The design of the surrogate(phantom) is dependent upon many factors, some of whichinclude photon energy, activity distribution, detector type,and detector arrangement. A simple point source of aknown quantity of a radioactive material located 30 cmfrom the detector may be an adequate calibration phantomfor some applications. Alternatively, it may be necessary touse a surrogate that is a realistic approximation of thehuman form containing radioactive material distributed in amanner that simulates one or more of the internal bodyorgans. This course will describe the design criteria, meth-ods of fabrication, and the use of phantoms for measuringlow photon energy (EXX 200 keV) emitting radionuclidesdeposited in the lungs, liver, and skeleton. Design criteriafor adopting chemical formulations suitable for use as tis-sue substitutes in the Lawrence Livermore ThoracicPhantom as well as the skull and knee phantoms will alsobe described. Methods used at the University of Cincinnatifor fabricating tissue substitutes used in these phantomswill be described.

PEP M3 Cell and Molecular Effects of Low Doses ofRadiationAntone L. BrooksWashington State University TriCities

Recent research has been conducted to provide soliddata on the response of molecules, cells, tissues andorganisms to very low doses of low LET ionizing radiation.Many new biological phenomena have been observed fol-lowing low doses of radiation which suggest the need forparadigm changes in radiation biology. For example, it hasbeen demonstrated that gene and protein expressionchange as a function of radiation dose and that these

neutrons, with emphasis will on recognition, identificationand mitigation of sources of error and uncertainty and arti-facts in film dosimetry, and as such should be of interest topersons doing historical dose reconstructions as well asthose currently using film dosimetry for operation control.Topics covered include the theory of the latent image, filmprocessing and development, beta and photon energydependence, dose rate dependence, film badge design,effects of environmental factors including temperature,humidity, and chemical effects, calibration and interpreta-tion of multielement badges for beta and photon mixed fieldradiations, precision and accuracy, conversion of dose toorgan dose, and uncertainty analysis. Special techniquesto extend the range of the film will also be discussed. Aseparate section will briefly cover nuclear track emulsionsused for neutron dosimetry, and thus will be of particularvalue to persons doing historic dose reconstructions frompersonnel dosimeters utilizing photographic films, as wellas for those utilizing photographic film dosimetry.

PEP 3G Continuation of Occupational InternalDosimetry Calculations (Part 2 of 2)Tom LaBoneMJW Corporation

This is a continuation of PEP 2G. Please see theabstract listed for PEP 2G. Participants interested in thispresentation should register for both Parts 1 and 2.

PEP 3H Assumptions and Methods in DoseReconstruction Daniel J. StromPacific Northwest National Laboratory

The requirements and equations for dose reconstruc-tion in support of compensation decisions are presented.The notions of error, uncertainty, variability, and covarianceare reviewed. Recently developed methods and assump-tions for generic site technical basis documents for AtomicWeapons Employers under EEOICPA are covered.Methods and assumptions that can be used when there isa paucity of data are presented. Use and misuse of distri-butions, in particular the lognormal, is discussed withexamples. A Monte-Carlo approach to analysis of uncer-tainty and variability in time-weighted average air concen-trations is used to illustrate the methods, and two freewarecomputer programs (LOGNORM4 and Lognormal FittingUtility) are demonstrated*. Independence and covariance,particularly over time, is discussed in the context of uncer-tainty for time series external dosimetry results and dosesinferred from bioassay or workplace indicators. It is shownthat ignoring covariance causes underestimation of uncer-tainty in dose reconstruction.

*Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is operated forthe U.S. Department of Energy by Battelle under ContractDE-AC05-76RLO 1830.

MONDAY - 12:15-2:15 PM

PEP M1 Basic StatisticsSteve S. PrevetteFluor Hanford

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changes can be related to biological effects not previouslyrecognized. These new biological effects include radiation-induced apoptosis, adaptive responses, bystander effects,and genomic instability. It has also been determined thatgenetic background plays a major role in the magnitude ofeach of these biological responses to radiation. This pres-entation will review the mechanisms behind these changesas a function of radiation dose and discuss how dose relat-ed changes in mechanisms can result in non-linear dose-response relationships.

Two different types of adaptive responses have beenidentified. First, low doses of radiation decrease theamount of damage observed relative to background levels.Second, a small “priming dose” of radiation given before ahigh acute “challenge dose” results in decreased biologicalresponse relative to that seen following the high dosealone. In studies of the adaptive response it has beendemonstrated that different sets of genes are activated fol-lowing either high or low doses of radiation, thus suggest-ing unique biological responses in cells that are capable ofadaptive responses.

Bystander effects have been demonstrated that showthat a cell traversed by an alpha particle or “hit” by afocused low LET beam communicate with neighboringcells and can produce changes in “non-hit” cells. Thesechanges have been shown to be both “harmful” and “pro-tective” and are most marked following exposure to high-LET radiation. This cell/cell communication impacts currentuse of “hit-theory” in defining radiation risk since it makesthe radiation target is much larger than the individual cell.

Radiation-induced genomic instability is seen at a highfrequency in cells many cell divisions after the radiationexposure. The instability results in increased frequency ofmutations, chromosome aberrations, and cell killing.Radiation-induced genomic instability seems to be one ofthe early stages in the carcinogenesis process and hasbeen seen both in vitro and in vivo. Genomic instability sug-gests there are frequent radiation-induced changes follow-ing radiation, rather than rare mutational events.

Tissue interactions have been shown to modify theexpression of cellular and molecular damage and to be crit-ical in the expression of cancer. Both initial biological dam-age and cancer incidence can be modified with treatmentafter radiation exposure.

These recent scientific advances provide a scientificbasis for the observed non-linear dose-response relation-ships seen in many biological systems. These new biolog-ical findings that make it necessary for the field of radiationbiology to adopt new paradigms associated with the biolog-ical responses to low doses of radiation. It is important thatthese new paradigms be recognized by regulatory and sci-entific community to better evaluate the risks and hazardsassociated with low doses of ionizing radiation.

Research supported by Office of Science (BER), U.S.DOE through grant No. DE-FG02-99ER62787 toWashington State University.

PEP M4 Training for Medical Examiners and Coronersin Handling Fatalities from INDsC.M. WoodCenter for Disease Control

Detonation of a radiological WMD could result in alarge number of radioactively contaminated fatalities.There is a need for training for medical examiners andcoroners, in dealing with this situation.

CDC has guidelines pending publication. The NewYork City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner staff and thepast president of the National Funeral Directors’Association have assisted in this effort. This presentationwill summarize CDC’s guidelines and suggest some waysthe nuclear industry could assist medical examiners, coro-ners, and funeral directors.

The planning and safety precautions followed in anuclear power plant for maintenance in a radiologicallycontrolled area are appropriate for medical examiners andcoroners. The purpose of this presentation is to encouragea dialogue between the two communities.

PEP M5 Technical Auditing for Health Physicists (Part1 of 3 on Laboratory Accreditation, See PEPs T5 andW5)Sam Keith, Ken Swinth, and Tom SloweyHPS Laboratory Accreditation Policy Committee

The objective of this professional enrichment programtopic is to provide a framework around which the partici-pant can help customers (assessees) improve through theprocess of technical assessment. Technical assessingrequires an assessor to know what’s important in an indus-try and where to help the assessee focus resources foroptimization of the production process. The philosophyespoused during the training is that compliance and confor-mance form the bedrock from which a business canimprove and optimize operations. The “why” is the mostimportant part in helping the assessee understand the“how” of improvement. The process is presented aroundthe Plan-Do-Study-Act model. Techniques will be present-ed to assist assessors communicate with the team, thecustomer, interviewees and the sponsoring organization.The presentation is general enough to apply to all healthphysics areas.

This course provides information to individuals inter-ested in the HPS accreditation program, and is also part ofa course for certifying individuals to assess laboratories forHPS accreditation.

TUESDAY - 12:15-2:15 PM

PEP T1 Choosing Radiological Performance Indi-catorsSteve PrevetteFluor Hanford

This session will provide ideas on deciding what tomeasure, how to analyze the resulting numbers, and howto make decisions from the results. Suggested Leadingand Lagging performance indicators will be discussed, andcase studies provided. Analysis will focus upon the use ofStatistical Process Control for trending, and ParetoCharting for categorization of causes and events.

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Techniques in use at the Hanford Washington Departmentof Energy site will be overviewed. If you are involved with,or have been a victim of performance measures, this ses-sion will help you succeed with your measures.

PEP T2 Radiological Design Review of RadiologicalFacilities and EquipmentGloria T. MeiOak Ridge National Laboratory

Federal regulations specify that physical design fea-tures are to be used as the primary control for new or mod-ified facilities and equipment in order to keep radiationexposures of workers and the general public as low as rea-sonably achievable (ALARA). How do we know if thedesign features of a new facility demonstrate the applica-tion of ALARA principles? How do we ensure the applica-tion of these ALARA principles?

The lecturer will discuss the regulatoryrequirements/guidelines for radiological design and theprinciples/processes of radiological design review. Theobjective of the radiological design review is to verify thatthe design features are consistent with the design criteriaand to help ensure that radiological outcomes of the designare optimized. An effective ALARA review identifies projectdesign decisions that impact the ALARA principles anddocuments the application of ALARA principles and variousradiological control features that have been considered orincorporated at various design stages.

Drawing upon experiences at a DOE facility, the lec-turer will also discuss issues relevant to the establishmentof an effective radiological design team based on the proj-ect size, resources, and various other factors. Key pointsfor ALARA considerations during various design stages aswell as the practices and challenges for an effectiveALARA review will be included in the lecture. The applica-tion of radiological engineering tools that may help thedesign team adequately evaluate ALARA issues during thedesign and review will also be presented. Examples of radi-ological design reviews of facilities and equipment for vari-ous projects in the area of waste treatment, radioactive ionbeams, neutron source accumulator rings, and neutronscattering instruments will be used to discuss specificALARA issues.

PEP T3 Statistics – What Is It Good For? (A PracticalPrimer for the Practicing Professional)Jay A. MacLellanPacific Northwest National Laboratory

This class will be of particular interest to thosecharged with interpreting low-level measurements such asbioassay, release surveys, or environmental sampleresults. The very low-level detection capabilities oftenrequired for such analyses pose real data interpretationchallenges. Protocols for confirming the presence ofradioactivity in bioassay and general monitoring datarequire defensible statistical assumptions and proper inter-pretations of results. Statistical capability descriptions(false-positive and false-negative rates) may be fairly clear-cut at the performance testing and contractual detectionlevel, but when the activity level drops to the decision level

the definition of “positive” becomes ambiguous. Usingdetection protocols that require repeat measurements ofsamples can also hold surprises that seem counter-intu-itive. Also, detection criteria based on the estimated uncer-tainty of results with zero background or net counts mayrequire special consideration. The emphasis for the pres-entation will be on the concepts of statistical protocolsrather than the math.

*Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is operated forthe U.S. Department of Energy by Battelle under ContractDE-AC05-76RLO 1830.

PEP T4 Overview of Interactive RadioepidemiologicalProgram (IREP)David C. KocherSENES Oak Ridge, Inc.

The Interactive RadioEpidemiological Program (IREP)is a web-based, interactive computer program to estimatethe probability that a given cancer in an individual wasinduced by given exposures to ionizing radiation. This prob-ability is referred to as "probability of causation/assignedshare" (PC/AS). IREP is used to estimate PC/AS in com-pensation programs for energy workers and military partici-pants at atmospheric nuclear-weapons tests. IREP calcu-lates PC/AS for all cancer types except chronic lymphocyticleukemia. PC/AS for a given cancer in an individual is cal-culated from an estimate of the excess relative risk (ERR)associated with given radiation exposures and the relation-ship PC/AS = ERR/(ERR + 1). IREP is intended to provideunbiased estimates of ERR and PC/AS and their uncertain-ties to represent the current state of knowledge. A fullaccounting of uncertainty is necessary when decisions aboutgranting claims for compensation for cancer are made onthe basis of an estimate of the upper 99% credibility limit ofPC/AS to given claimants the "benefit of the doubt" in thepresence of uncertainty. This lecture presents an overviewof models and methods incorporated in IREP to estimateprobability distributions of ERR and PC/AS including (1)models to estimate ERRs for specific cancer types in studypopulations, principally the Japanese atomic-bomb sur-vivors, as a function of sex, age at exposure, and attainedage or time since exposure, (2) corrections to ERRs in studypopulations to account for random and systematic errors indosimetry, (3) adjustments to ERRs at times shortly afterexposure to account for a minimum latency period of specif-ic types of cancer, and (4) adjustments to apply ERRs inatomic-bomb survivors to the U.S. population and to condi-tions of exposure other than acute exposure to low-LET radi-ations at relatively high doses. Approaches to accounting foruncertainty in the models are emphasized. Limitations ofIREP are discussed, and modifications that may be incorpo-rated in future versions of the program are mentioned. [*Thefindings and conclusions in this Abstract have not been for-mally disseminated by the National Institute for OccupationalSafety and Health (NIOSH) and should not be construed torepresent any agency determination or policy. This work issupported by NIOSH under Contract No. 200-2006-18097.]

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PEP W2 Health Physics Concerns of NeutronExposures, Criticality Safety and Criticality AccidentsDavid R. SimpsonBloomsburg University

For most Health Physicists, neutron exposure is, atmost, only a minimal issue in their workplace. However,with the potential terrorist threats of the use of nuclearmaterials, including weapons grade materials; it is impor-tant that all Health Physicists have at least some under-standing of neutron exposures, dosimetry and criticalitysafety. In this presentation, a brief introduction will begiven describing sources of neutrons and the biologicaleffects of neutron exposures. Next, a review of criticalitysafety will be given with special emphasis on areas wherethe Health Physicist may play a role, such as safely han-dling large quantities of special nuclear materials, spill con-trol, etc. Finally, several criticality accidents will bereviewed and methods discussed on how neutron dosescan be estimated based on both biological and physicalneutron activation of materials from the exposed individu-als.

PEP W3 Health Physics Society Technical Assistanceto First RespondersThomas O’Connell and Thomas ClawsonTechnical Resource Group

Many first responder organizations have receivedradiation detection equipment through federal grants.Initial training on the basics of radiation and response aswell as on the use of the radiation detection equipment mayhave been offered initially to these response organizations.In addition to ongoing training opportunities at the state,local and or federal levels, the Health Physics Society(HPS) and the Department of Homeland Security havedeveloped a partnership to provide support to the local firstresponse community.

Many volunteers from local HPS chapters and radia-tion safety organizations (CRCPD, state radiation authori-ties, emergency management, etc.) are currently conduct-ing field checks on the equipment, providing training andserving as a local source of expertise.

A training package for the local physics subject matterexpert volunteer to conduct technical assistance to localfirst responders was compiled through a pilot project. Thepackage contains presentations, instructor guidance, les-sons learned and best practices.

The product of the pilot program and the suggestedmeans of “qualifying” a local radiation safety volunteerinstructor will be covered.

PEP W4 Fundamentals of Neutron Detection andDetection SystemsJeff ChapmanCanberra

In 1932, James Chadwick published a seminal paperin the Proceedings of the Royal Society titled “TheExistence of a Neutron.” 73 years later we rely on a num-ber of detection processes to provide neutron dosimetry forpersonnel, to confirm operational shielding design require-ments, and to measure special nuclear materials (SNM).This PEP session will focus on the fundamentals of neutron

PEP T5 HPS Laboratory Accreditation ProgramAssessor Training (Part 2 of 3 on LaboratoryAccreditation, See PEPs M5 and W5) Ken Swinth HPS Laboratory Accreditation Policy Committee

The objective of this professional enrichment programtopic is to familiarize HPS Laboratory AccreditationProgram technical assessors and others with the processof evaluating candidate laboratories against HPS require-ments. The HPS program is similar to other ISO/IEC 17025based accreditation programs and the training will be use-ful for anyone interested in the accreditation process. Thetraining will describe the program documentation, incorpo-rated elements of ISO/IEC 17025, the HPS accreditationprocess, and will specifically address technical require-ments for instrument calibration and source manufacturinglaboratories. Emphasis will be on evaluation of laborato-ry practices, documentation, and facilities against HPSrequirements. The course will also provide an opportunityfor the student to practice identification of non-compliantitems.

This course provides information to individuals inter-ested in the HPS accreditation program, and is also part ofthe training required for all members of the HPS LaboratoryAccreditation Assessment Committee and for other individ-uals who may perform assessments of laboratories. Thecourse is recommended for facilities interested in accredi-tation.

WEDNESDAY - 12:15-2:15 PM

PEP W1 Mixed Waste Management at a LargeUniversity / Medical InstitutionMike ZittleOregon State University

Mixed Waste contains both radiological and chemicalconstituents and is subject to complex regulations andlegal requirements making storage, treatment, transporta-tion, and disposal difficult and expensive. Management ofmixed waste at academic and medical institutions can beespecially difficult because of the small quantities and widevarieties of wastes generated. Because these organiza-tions are often non-profit or government funded, it is impor-tant to keep costs down while maintaining regulatory com-pliance. Although often perceived as difficult, it is possibleto be in compliance with all Federal and State EPA andNRC regulations without going over budget.

This PEP will focus on mixed waste managementtechniques at universities and medical institutions. Anoverview of the many regulations and enforcement agen-cies will be presented, focusing on the EPA ConditionalExemption for the Storage, Treatment, Transportation, andDisposal of Mixed Wastes. Sorting and segregationschemes for managing mixed waste will be presented anddiscussed. Training mixed waste generators is perhapsthe most effective means of managing mixed waste.Creative ideas will be presented that allow waste man-agers at academic and medical institutions to train wastegenerators and reduce the cost of mixed waste disposal atthe same time.

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detection and an overview of devices used to detect SNM.The following topics will be covered: fast neutron detec-tors; thermal neutron detectors; neutron moderation andabsorption; passive neutron counting with SNAP detec-tors; passive neutron coincidence and multiplicity counting;active neutron interrogation; and portal monitors.

PEP W5 Introduction to Uncertainty Calculation (Part3 of 3 on Laboratory Accreditation, See PEPs M5 andT5)Carl V. Gogolak HPS Laboratory Accreditation Policy Committee

An important element in the activities of health physi-cists who are responsible for the safety of personnel andthe general public is the measurement of radiation fromvarious sources, including reactors, radiation-generatingmachines and radioactive sources used in industry and inthe medical diagnosis and treatment of patients. To bemeaningful, these measurements must be made usinginstruments and sources that are not only traceable to anational standards laboratory (e.g., NIST) but also must beperformed by competent personnel using appropriate tech-nical standards and procedures designed to ensure thecalibration results meet required uncertainty.

The definition of traceability that has achieved globalacceptance in the metrology community is contained in theInternational Vocabulary of Basic and General Terms inMetrology (VIM; 1993):

“…the property of the result of a measurement or thevalue of a standard whereby it can be related to stated ref-erences, usually national or international standards,through an unbroken chain of comparisons, all having stat-ed uncertainties.”

Because of the importance of uncertainty calculationsin Laboratory Accreditation this course will concentrate onthe corresponding technical issues involving laboratoryquality assurance, the estimation of uncertainty, and limitsof detection. Internationally recognized standards fromISO GUM and their NIST counterparts will be explainedusing examples. Software developed for implementingthese standards will be demonstrated.

CEL1 A105Workforce Pipelines for the Nuclear RenaissanceKen FergusonKen Ferguson, LLC

We are now in a place where nuclear industry partici-pants have been striving and awaiting for decades….arebirth and renaissance of major initiatives and opportuni-ties. New nuclear power plants, the needs of dozens of oper-ating nuclear plants with extended operating licenses, man-agement of weapons grade nuclear materials, waste man-agement, recycling of nuclear materials are examples of thework ahead. Challenges related to an effective responseinclude a mismatch of staffing needs and the related antici-pated pipelines of new entrants to the nuclear workforce pro-jected for the future. This lecture will provide a review of theresurgence of needs, opportunities, and challenges in whichhealth physics plays a vital consideration. Important featuresof past and ongoing work related to meeting such workforcepipelines will be addressed including a discussion of key ele-ments of a current, major initiative with a focus on develop-ment of a new entry workforce pipeline for the nuclear seg-ment. The lecture will cover the variety of attentions neces-sary for such efforts to be successful and progress to date.

CEL2 A106Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) – Volunteer Opportunityfor Health Physicists to Contribute to Their LocalCommunitiesArmin AnsariCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) are community-based teams of local volunteer medical and public healthprofessionals who can contribute their skills and expertisethroughout the year as well as during times of communityneed. There are currently more than 500 MRCs in the nationcovering all 50 states with more than 80,000 professionalsand ordinary citizens participating. The MRC provides theorganizational structure and appropriate training so that theunit and its volunteer members are well-integrated in theirlocal emergency response structure and would operate in aNIMS-compliant manner. 75% of MRCs are housed inlocal/county health departments. Being volunteer membersof MRC provides a personal recognition and familiarity forhealth physicists in their community, and that can be a price-less asset at a time of real radiation emergency. As an MRCmember, health physicists also have an opportunity to edu-cate and increase radiation literacy among their MRC peersand in their community. The time commitment is minimal.Potential rewards are significant.

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CEL3 A105ON ALERT: Post 9/11 Integrated Emergency PlanningLawrence T. DauerMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

In the post 9/11 period, there has been a coordinatedcountry-wide effort to improve response systems and todevelop the prevention, preparedness, recovery, and mitiga-tion capabilities of Federal, State, local, private-sector, andnon-governmental organizations. A National IncidentManagement System has been developed to encourage allparties to work together effectively and efficiently to preparefor, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic inci-dents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity, includingacts of catastrophic terrorism. Historically, health physicsand radiation safety staffs have played central roles in indi-vidual site, local community, and state/national emergencyresponse planning and events.

This CEL will present an overview of the current inte-grated emergency planning processes. It is the intent of thecourse to provide the radiation safety officer or radiationsafety professional with tools necessary to respond to allemergencies within the current incident response frame-work. The following topics will be covered:

1) What’s so bad about that? (hazard vulnerability andassessment);

2) Knowledge itself is power (CBRNE facts)3) Hiking up the chain of command (incident command

systems)4) I love it when a plan comes together (practical emer-

gency planning and administration tips)5) It is all people stuff (the psychology of disaster).

CEL4 A106Image-Based Methods in Internal Dose Calculations –Current Status Mike StabinVanderbilt University

Both standardized dose calculations for diagnostic usesof radiopharmaceuticals and patient-individualized methods,mostly for use in therapeutic applications, are currently mov-ing towards image-based methods and models. These tech-niques will soon replace approaches using the stylized,mathematical models that have been in use for somedecades. In this lecture, currently available models andongoing research in this area will be discussed. Availablebody and organ models, for humans and animals, and inter-net and software tools and resources will be reviewed. Areview of Monte Carlo techniques for use of these kinds ofimage-based models in radiation transport calculations willalso be given. The emphasis will be on the practical use ofthese models and tools in problem solving, particularly forindividual nuclear medicine patients in therapy.

Continuing Education LecturesMonday, July 9 through Thursday, July 12 - 7:00-8:00 AM

Included in Registration Fee

MONDAY 7:00-8:00 AM TUESDAY 7:00-8:00 AM

CEL7 A105Training First Responders on Radiological DispersalDevices (RRDs) and Improvised Nuclear Devices (INDs)K.L. “Ken” GrovesS2-Sevorg Services, LLC

This class will describe concepts and options on train-ing First Responders (EMTs, Fire Fighters, HAZMAT Teamsand Law Enforcement personnel) on issues concerningresponses to incidents involving RDDs and INDs.Background information on likely sources of RAM and SNMwill also be reviewed. A review of current guidance docu-ments, such as NCRP Commentary No. 19, will be dis-cussed.

CEL8 A106Subsurface Soil DCGLsJeffrey LivelyMACTEC

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CEL5 A105Ingestion Derived Intervention Levels (DILs) andDerived Response Levels (DRLs) for EmergencyPlanning and ResponsePatricia L. LeeSavannah River National Laboratory (SRNL)

In 1998, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)issued an update to their 1982 recommendations on acci-dental radioactive contamination of human food and animalfeeds. The recommendations provide guidance on limitingdose received as result of ingestion of accidentally contami-nated food by setting Derived Intervention Levels (DILs) andtaking protective action. This lecture will provide anoverview of ingestion DILs and Derived Response Levels(DRLs) for emergency planning and response and discusstheir development and implementation at the SavannahRiver Site (SRS).

CEL6 A1062006 Gamma Irradiator Accident in BelgiumMark SmithSterigenics International

In March 2006, an accident occurred at an industrialirradiator in Fleurus, Belgium, that resulted in inadvertentexposure of an operator at the facility. Due to mechanicalproblems with the irradiator, the source rack rose from itsfully shielded position to a height within the water storagepool that resulted in large dose rates inside the irradiatorwhile an individual was in the irradiator room. At the time ofthe accident, the irradiator held approximately 770,000curies of cobalt-60, which resulted in a dose to the individualof 4.4 to 4.8 Gy.

The lecture will explain the accident time line, discussthe causes of the accident from a system design and proce-dural perspective, and describe the corrective actions thathave been implemented since the accident. Relevance ofthe root cause to other irradiator designs will be discussed,with particular attention to mechanical and programmaticprotections that should be in place at all such facilities.

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PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: Sunday, 7/8 8:00 - 10:00 AM1A Identification and Control of Electromagnetic Fields (0 - 300 GHz) (Part 1 of 3). John Leonowich 1B Medical Internal Dose Calculations – Current Methods and Tools. Mike Stabin1C Neutron Dosimetry. Joe McDonald1D Saving Lives and Changing Family Histories: Appropriate Utilization of in utero ... Robert Brent1E EH&S “Boot Camp” ... (Part 1 of 3). Robert Emery, Bruce Brown, Michael Charlton1F ON ALERT: Post 9/11 Integrated Emergency Planning. Lawrence T. Dauer1G Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Assessment of Materials and Equipment Manual ... Carl Gogolak1H Medical Health Physics Refresher. Mike CharltonSunday, 7/8 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM2A Non-ionizing Radiation: An Overview of Incoherent ... (Part 2 of 3). Tom Johnson2B RDD/IND Awareness Training for First Responders. Ken Groves2C Advances in Customized Phantoms and Organ Models for ... Wesley Bolch2D Fundamentals of Radiation Risk Communication ...(Part 1 of 2). Ray Johnson2E EH&S “Boot Camp” ...(Part 2 of 3). Robert Emery, Bruce Brown, Michael Charlton2F Health Physics Aspects of Depleted Uranium (DU). Ronald L. Kathren2G Occupational Internal Dosimetry Calculations (Part 1 of 2). Tom LaBone2H Review of IATA Requirements for Air Transportation of Radioactive Material. Sean M. AustinSunday, 7/8 2:00 - 4:00 PM3A Laser Safety for Health Physicists (Part 3 of 3). Ben Edwards3B Design Considerations for Industrial Radiation Processing. Mark Smith3C Instrument Selection, Calibration, and Use for Unrestricted Release. Ed Walker3D Fundamentals of Radiation Risk Communication ...(Part 2 of 2). Ray Johnson3E EH&S “Boot Camp” ...(Part 3 of 3). Robert Emery, Bruce Brown, Michael Charlton3F Photographic Film Dosimetry. Ronald L. Kathren3G Continuation of Occupational Internal Dosimetry Calculations (Part 2 of 2). Tom LaBone3H Assumptions and Methods in Dose Reconstruction. Daniel J. StromMonday, 7/9 12:15 - 2:15 PMM1 Basic Statistics. Steve S. PrevetteM2 Design, Fabrication, and Use of Anthropometric Phantoms ... Henry SpitzM3 Cell and Molecular Effects of Low Doses of Radiation. Antone L. BrooksM4 Training for Medical Examiners and Coroners in Handling Fatalities from INDs. C.M. WoodM5 Technical Auditing for HPs (Part 1 of 3, Lab Accred). S. Keith, K. Swinth, T. SloweyTuesday, 7/10 12:15 - 2:15 PMT1 Choosing Radiological Performance Indicators. Steve PrevetteT2 Radiological Design Review of Radiological Facilities and Equipment. Gloria T. MeiT3 Statistics – What Is It Good For? (A Practical Primer for the Practicing Professional). J.A. MacLellanT4 Overview of Interactive Radioepidemiological Program (IREP). David C. KocherT5 HPS Laboratory Accreditation Program Assessor...(Part 2 of 3 Lab Accred). Ken Swinth Wednesday, 7/11 12:15 - 2:15 PMW1 Mixed Waste Management at a Large University / Medical Institution. Mike ZittleW2 Health Physics Concerns of Neutron Exposures... David R. SimpsonW3 Health Physics Society Technical Assistance ... Thomas O’Connell, Thomas ClawsonW4 Fundamentals of Neutron Detection and Detection Systems. Jeff ChapmanW5 Introduction to Uncertainty Calculation (Part 3 of 3, Lab Accred). Carl V. Gogolak

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